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Fresh off the Orioles 10-4 comeback win in Chicago last night, the team adjusted it’s roster with two moves.  MLBTradeRumors.com reported that the Orioles claimed Luis Exposito off of waivers from Boston.  Exposito is a catcher who is 25 years old.  He has yet to make an appearance in the major leagues.  To have room for Exposito on the roster, the Orioles designated former heralded 3B prospect, Josh Bell, for assignment.  Bell has demonstrated power at previous minor league level stops but his numbers are in decline for the third straight season.  Bell was originally acquired from the Dodgers in the deal for former closer, George Sherrill.

The Orioles now have a decision to make regarding Bell.  There are three options:  place him on waivers, trade him, or outright release him.  This decision HAS to be made within a 10 day period from today.  This may be the reason the Orioles are determined to keep Mark Reynolds playing at third, they just have no one else in the minors.  In past years, Bell was counted on as one of the new faces to lead this organization into a brighter future.  Now, it appears his Orioles tenure will be finished.

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The Baltimore Orioles made some moves today while the Baltimore Ravens were off. The biggest news to come out of the Orioles organization is the hiring of new manager Buck Showalter. Showalter will take over the Orioles on Tuesday, this gives him time to evaluate the organization before next season.

I personally love this move, I was beginning to worry that the Orioles would wait too long and let Showalter get away. Showalter has a career record of 882-833, he is known for his attention to detail and bringing losing teams and making them winners.

Also, third basemen Miguel Tejada was traded today to the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Wynn Pelzer and cash. Pelzer will report to Bowie the Orioles AA affiliate.

I think this is another good move because it gives Showalter a chance to see what third basemen Josh Bell can do. Oh and Bell was also recalled today but can not play until Saturday because of the 10-day rule.

It will be nice to see Josh Bell get some actual playing time with the big club.

What do you guys and girls think of the moves today?