Orioles Acquire Mets Infielder Omar Quintanilla

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Jul 20, 2012

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com is reporting that the Orioles have acquired Omar Quintanilla from the Mets for future considerations.

“Quintanilla had been designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for the activation of Jason Bay from the disabled list,” Rubin writes.

According to the report, the Mets were worried they would lose Quintanilla off waivers if they trailed to pass him through to send him to Triple-A Buffalo. In 80 plate appearances with the Mets this season, Quintanilla hit .257 with a homer, four RBI and eight walks.

He played shortstop in New York, but I’m guessing he could be used at second base in Baltimore.

UPDATE: The Orioles have confirmed the deal via Twitter. Quintanilla will join the Birds on Saturday.

Zach Wilt

Zach Wilt is the Founding Editor of Baltimore Sports Report and lifelong Orioles, Ravens, and Capitals fan. He grew up on Maryland’s eastern shore, graduated from Towson University, and now lives in Central Florida where he roots for his teams from afar. The best sports moment he witnessed live was when he witnessed Delmon Young drive in three on a double down the left field line in game two of the 2012 ALDS.

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The Intimidator 10 years ago

***NEWS ALERT*** ORIOLES BOLSTER ROSTER BY ACQUIRING 31 YEAR OLD, .218 CAREER AVERAGE SHORTSTOP OMAR QUINTANILLA… DETAILS BELOW!

Another great Orioles pickup! That’s it fans! That’s the Orioles answer to making a run towards the playoffs! Getting a SS who has a career .218 average when they need a 2nd sacker. And the kicker? Mets were designating Omar for assignment until the Orioles swooped in and grabbed this great player…

Hope you fans realize its the same old shit they have been doing for 14 years. Here the Orioles are in the midst of a pennant race and they trade for a 42 year old Thome and a 31 year old guy with a .218 career average. That’s the best they can do for you fans. Pitiful…

I’d give my money to a down and out bum on Pulaski Highway who is looking for a bottle of Maddog 20/20 before I give any money to Angelos and his minions.

Hey, at least you got the Oriole HOF replica statues to sooth your anger this year…
9inchnails 10 years ago

THanks for the update Intimidator, I bet Omar pays his debts….
MGW 10 years ago

Hey Intim,

This is simply a move to add depth. The Orioles gave up cash to get this guy with Andino and Roberts out. This was never a move about making a push for post season.

Minor moves are made like this every day.

Chill.
1. spy 10 years ago
  
  MGW,,,,,,,,,,you seem like a pretty nice guy , I don’t understand why you do not see the truth behind the O’s acquisitions,,,,,,,,,,small moves are in fact made all the time but they are anchored with larger moves that moves the team forward,,,,,,,,,,where are the larger moves that really help this team ? Can you name the last top tier player the O’s acquired to help the team long term , funny , I can’t either……………wake up and turn you energy towards something that is more beneficial to you , Angelos ain’t it……………….
CurlyC 10 years ago

Oh, baby!
The Intimidator 10 years ago

MGW, you need to take the blinders off. If the Ravens made this minor of a trade like you say then you would be all over them for doing so. But its the Orioles and they can do no wrong in your eyes.

Keep being ok with these garbage trades because thats all your getting MGW. Thats when you know you went past being an Orioles fan and have become an Orioles Apologist. When you are ok with deals for Thome and Quintanilla instead of speaking out for players that mean something in a race for the playoffs.

Trading for Omar is a move to add depth? I wouldn’t have traded a pack of smokes for this clown.

Oh, you mean depth behind the other clowns the Orioles picked up on the cheap like (To name a few):

Tolleson
Teagarden
Flaherty
Endy Chavez
Steve Pearce
Betemit
Ronny Paulino
Nick Johnson
Luis Exposito
Jim Mahoney
Bill Hall
Andino
Miquel Scolovich
Stuart Pomeranz
Dana Eveland
Brian Matusz
Zach Britton
Berken
Zach Phillips
Ol’ Bruz 10 years ago

Intimidator / MGW — Surprised neither of you mention the Great Ryan Flaherty…Our astute Rule V pick-up for 2012…Not so young (he’s about to turn Twenty-Freaking-Six later this week) Ryan had never appeared in the Bigs before this year…Despite signing on a Professional way back in June of 2008….And who has a less than inspiring .535 OPS in 2012…Can’t wait to see him “Really take off” in 2013…Why is this Joker still on the Big League Roster? Sell him back for the $25K and go get me Marco Scutaro!!!
Pepper Jack 10 years ago

I think The Intimidator listed Flaherty in his list of Oriole bums Bruz. This trading for a guy that the Mets were “Designating for Assignment” is rediculous. Its amazing what this Orioles team does and like The Intimidator said, the fans buy it.

I laughed so hard the other day when the GM who has been out of baseball for 10 years said about the Orioles that “the future is now” and he goes out and signs 31 year old bum Omar Quintanilla. That’s the “Now” in his comment?

I agree with people like you (Bruz), The Intimidator, Spy, etc who say that Angelos and company are crapping on the fans by grabbing these either cheap, old, no good or injured players.
spy 10 years ago

Oriole magic my a$$………………
9inchnails 10 years ago

You gotta have faith, man!