Orioles lineup remains unsettled  Let's get this one out of the
way first:  Giants 27, Patriots 24. Victor Cruz is MVP. And the
Ravens are still the best team in the AFC.  Judging by the 310
comments I've received on yesterday's Manny Ramirez entry, it
appears that the majority of readers here don't want the Orioles
to sign him. It's an unscientific poll, but that's telling.
According to MLBTradeRumor's free-agent chart, there are four
first basemen still on the market:  Russell Branyan (36) Ross
Gload (36) Derrek Lee (36) Xavier Nady (33)  There are five
designated hitters:  Milton Bradley (34) Johnny Damon (37)
Vladimir Guerrero (37) Hideki Matsui (38) Manny Ramirez (39)
What the heck, sign Lee and work him into the first base/DH
rotation, then trade him at the non-waiver deadline for another
mid-level prospect.  First baseman Aaron Baker, acquired from
the Pirates last summer for Lee, could join first baseman Tyler
Townsend at Double-A Bowie. Baker also can play left field. And
yes, they have a DH in the