How well can he fit in the mix, and can he man third until Josh Bell arrives?
— Chris P., Jefferson, Pa. Uggla would fit perfectly into the batting order, but it may be a little problematic to see how he fits in the field. The former Rule 5 Draft pick has played second base exclusively in the Major Leagues, logging more than 600 games at the keystone. And the Orioles have Brian Roberts there, which would necessitate Uggla’s move to third base. Uggla, a two-time All-Star with the Marlins, is in his second year of arbitration and has two years of service left before free agency. That’s why there are rumors about his availability, and it’s also why he makes sense for the Orioles. Baltimore could absorb his salary easily, which could lighten the potential return going to Florida.
