Updated: Jan 30, 2005, 2:49 PM

Vote: Sosa to Orioles


Sammy Sosa After losing out on the Carlos Delgado sweepstakes, and with fans in Baltimore getting antsy for improvement, the Baltimore Orioles have reportedly made a splash and traded infielder Jerry Hairston and at least two prospects to the Chicago Cubs for slugger Sammy Sosa.

Are the Orioles acquiring a headache or a home run machine? Would a big arm have been more beneficial to the Orioles than a big bat? With the Yankees and Red Sox still in the division, does Sammy's arrival in Baltimore even matter? Cast your votes now!

  • 1) The deal for Sammy Sosa reportedly involves infielder Jerry Hairston and at least two minor leaguers. Who is getting the better end of the deal?
  • 2) Who was more to blame for the deteriorating relationship between Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs?
  • 3) How has your opinion of Sosa changed from his record-chasing 1998 season to his late-season problems with the Cubs?
  • 4) Which Sammy Sosa will Orioles fans see in 2005?
  • 5) The Orioles were 78-84 in 2004. Will they finish above .500 this year?
  • 6) The Orioles just missed out on getting Carlos Delgado, who later signed with the Florida Marlins. Who would you rather have?
  • 7) Which did the Orioles need more?
  • 8) Who will win the AL East in 2005?

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