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Let's take a look at some Orioles news and notes.

• Shortstop Freddy Bynum was designated today. Alex Cintron will take over as the starting shortstop for now. The Orioles have had five different starters at the position already this season. The Orioles have been buyers in the past. With Rafael Furcal and Edgar Renteria available in the off-season, I wonder if the Orioles will give them a shot. They do not have a top notch prospect in the organization. But then again, this is a new Orioles staff. The answer still might be from within.

• The Baltimore Sun looks at first round draft choice Brian Matusz.

• Brian Roberts reflects past trade rumors and what it would be like if he were playing in Wrigley against the Orioles on Tuesday.

• Matt Wieters, Jake Arrieta, and Brandon Tripp will represent the Frederick Keys in the Carolina league all star game on Tuesday. The Frederick Keys are 36-39 on the season.

The story so far in Baltimore has been the talent they have gotten in return for the trades they made this off-season. Let's break it down.

Houston Astros:
Miguel Tejada - .294/.322/.468 10 HRs 43 RBIs

Baltimore Orioles:
Luke Scott - .268/.352/.502 12 HRs 28 RBIs
Dennis Sarfate - 32.1 IP 4-1 3.06 ERA 35 SO
Matt Albers - 48.2 IP 3-2 2.77 ERA 25 SO 6 HLDs
Mike Costanzo (AAA) - .242/.315/.351 6 HRs 26 RBIs
Troy Patton (#3 Prospect, but out with shoulder surgery)

Seattle Mariners:
Eric Bedard - 70.1 IP 4-4 3.97 ERA 63 SO .233 AVG against

Baltimore Orioles:
Adam Jones - .265/.308/.385 4 HRs 27 RBIs
George Sherill - 33.2 IP 2-2 3.21 ERA 32 SO 25/28 SVs
Chris Tillman (AA) - 70.2 IP 7-2 2.67 ERA 73 SO .191 AVG against
Tony Butler (LoA) - 55 IP 3-4 4.42 ERA 44 SO 7.2 K/9
Kam Mickolio (AA) - 33.1 IP 2-1 4.59 ERA 32 SO

I'll let you decide...