Bedard's problem is he just doesn't have the name. Everyone knows Santana and considers him the best left hander in the business. Bedard, while having a great couple of seasons, has to prove himself over time. This is why the asking price is probably just a little too rich for most teams. I have a feeling that if the O's dropped the price tag by one player, he'd be signed in a day. The other thing that would open the door immediately is if the O's decided to pay some of the contract money. Not sure if they are even considering that option or not.
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