That's pretty much my sentiment towards Jim Costa because I thought today was going to be a peaceful day.

Mike Stone at my side and just to, you know, the mid-summer break from sports, but the sports doesn't stop oh but Jim Costa this morning

built upon the verduchi article from yesterday with Derek Schoebel now I will tell you that while Jim Costa is not officially

reporting this he is officially reporting it without officially reporting it. What you need to do is we begin this topic is I need you to have fun.

Please do not get all upset. Please do not freak out. We're talking.

Jim Costa had a source, a source that was on the field for batting practice of the All-Star game last night.

A source who claims that the scuttle butt amongst players, executives, coaches, last night at the All-Star game,

it was almost exclusively Terex-C Scuba conversation.

Jim Costa, with a friend, a source, a confidant, a human being, on the field, saying that there was a feeling on the field, that the Orioles were going

all in for Scuba and that Jackson Holiday would be a part of the package.

Now, Jim Kost is not officially reporting that, while officially reporting it, but still not officially.

So I want to bring this to Mike Stone before we do anything.

If I tell you that the phone call from the Baltimore Orioles starts with Jackson Holiday,

does that move the needle for you.

Yes.

Okay then, Stoney's needle moved.

It's to engage in legitimate, sincere and substantive trade talks.

Yes, as great as Jackson Holiday is though,

at least we think he's going to be.

Still needed at least one or two more pieces there though. Agree. All right, let me do this. still need

to at least one or two more pieces there though.

Here's where I'm at with this.

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