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  1. Wednesday Afternoon April 24: Rubber match in Anaheim 1 2 3 4 32

    By SteveA,
    • 470 replies
    • 7.8k views

  2. Monday April 22: Orioles hit the west coast for the first time all season 1 2 3 4 38

    By SteveA,
    • 567 replies
    • 10.2k views

  3. Tue Apr 23: Orioles send 7 top-42 picks from the last 6 drafts out to face the Angels 1 2 3 4 46

    By SteveA,
    • 679 replies
    • 10.6k views

  4. 4/21 @ Royals 1 2 3 4 41

    By Morgan423,
    • 609 replies
    • 10.4k views

  5. Saturday is Burnes Day vs the Royals 1 2 3 4 42

    By SteveA,
    • 618 replies
    • 10.6k views

  6. Friday, April 19: Orioles begin road trip in KC 1 2 3 4 34

    By SteveA,
    • 505 replies
    • 8.9k views

  7. Wednesday afternoon April 17: Orioles go for sweep of Twins 1 2 3 4 32

    By SteveA,
    • 476 replies
    • 9k views

  8. April 16: Twins vs Orioles 1 2 3 4 28

    By SteveA,
    • 413 replies
    • 9.8k views

  9. 4/15: Twins limp into town with key players on IL 1 2 3 4 33

    By SteveA,
    • 486 replies
    • 8.9k views

  10. 4/14 vs. Brewers 1 2 3 4 34

    By Morgan423,
    • 504 replies
    • 10k views

  11. 4/13 vs. Brewers 1 2 3 4 31

    By Morgan423,
    • 452 replies
    • 8.8k views

  12. 4/12 vs. Brewers: Holiday’s Home Debut 1 2 3 4 38

    By ArtVanDelay,
    • 558 replies
    • 14.2k views

  13. 4/11 @ Boston 1 2 3 4 57

    By ArtVanDelay,
    • 854 replies
    • 19.8k views

  14. 4/10 @ Boston Jackson Holliday's MLB debut 1 2 3 4 43

    By FlaO'sFan,
    • 644 replies
    • 16.7k views

  15. 4/9 @ Boston 1 2 3 4 31

    By Moose Milligan,
    • 464 replies
    • 9.9k views

  • Posts

    • EddeeEddee
      Off-season Qualifying Offer Question

      By EddeeEddee · Posted

      But O'Hearn's numbers are inflated because he never bats against lefties, plus he's trash in the outfield.  If Santander's hitting does not improve this season of course you don't give him a QO, but that's unlikely.  He'll probably pick it up as the weather heats up.  Plus Tony plays at least a decent RF and can play first base too.   Like others have said, should the O's offer Santander a QO?  Maybe -- it depends on how he performs and how Kjerstad and Stowers perform.  
    • 24fps
      Off-season Qualifying Offer Question

      By 24fps · Posted

      Wait, since when is money no object? It remains to be seen what the budget constraints are going to be with the new ownership, but if Santander is projected to put up 3.0 WAR for $20 million and his replacement (Kjerstad/Cowser/Stowers...) can put up 2.5 WAR for less than a million then that will be factored in.  The goal will never be about being better than the other 29 teams in a payroll vacuum.
    • emmett16
      Jackson Holliday 2024

      By emmett16 · Posted

      I think you have a good understanding and I assume you’ve read Ted Williams Science of Hitting.  It’s all about lining up planes of pitch and bat.  Historically with sinkers and low strikes a higher attack angle played and was more in alignment with pitch plane.  In today’s game of spin and high zone fastball an uppercut swing gives you minimal chance and results in top spin grounders and swing & miss. 
    • Can_of_corn
      Jackson Holliday 2024

      By Can_of_corn · Posted

      I'll bow to your expertise even if it seems unlikely to my laymen understanding. 
    • emmett16
      Jackson Holliday 2024

      By emmett16 · Posted

      Actually it will.  As you noted.  MLB pitch plane is like 2-3 degrees.  The more your attack angle increased the more you’re hitting a top spin tennis return.  
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