Everyone around the Baltimore Orioles knew a Trey Mancini trade was coming at some point before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. It was a matter of when — not if.
Well, Monday was the day for the Orioles’ undisputed clubhouse leader to officially say goodbye to the only team he had played for in his career. And Orioles fans might not be too thrilled with the return.
The Orioles dealt Mancini to the Houston Astros on Monday as part of a three-team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. In all, the Orioles got back two prospects for Mancini, and the Rays have a chance at restoring a struggling talent.
Let’s get into the details now and hand out some grades.
