Just to update, Sherrill was traded to the Dodgers this afternoon. Great deal for both teams.
Hal and the other Dodger fans hanging around: you're going to love this guy. He's death to lefties, pretty good against righties, and even when he's struggling he has the bulldog attitude that will help him get through an inning or forget a bad appearance. Oh, and the flat brim on the hat will fit in well with Manny's dreds
Orioles needed to make the trade, and appear to have acquired two quality prospects. Josh Bell is a power-hitting corner infielder who is likely within a year of the majors. Steve Johnson, in addition to being a flamethrower who strikes out everyone, is the son of former Orioles pitcher Dave Johnson.
I think this is one of those deals where both teams win, which is a rarity for the Orioles under Andy MacPhail (though not in a negative way for us
).