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Should have? Unless you're saying everyone should reach their ceiling even if they have injuries, I don't think your word choice is correct. Now Nick is different than Tiger. As Drungo pointed out, he basically treaded water after a great start to his career. I can see you thinking he should have had a better career than he did. I actually think that's probably correct, though I assume it's pure speculation on why he didn't in fact have that career.

I think if things come together for the Yankees, they're close to, but not equal to, us. That's because they should have 2 HOFers in the middle of their order and one at the top of their rotation, plus a better bullpen. But we have deep depth. By September, 1-9 in the order should be a real threat to opposing teams. Burns, Bradish and Rodriguez as a top 3 can compete with anyone. Plus defense in most positions. I'd still take us, but my head isn't in the sand about how good things could be for them if things come together instead of fall apart.

I agree that Miller would cost a lot in a trade. I also see his arm as a ticking time bomb. I don't agree that Basallo is anywhere near on the table for him. Based on that article posted earlier in this thread, guys I could see being interesting would include: Position Players: Bradfield, Horvath, Beavers, Fabian, Etzel, Willems, Tavera, Sosa, Liranzo, Arias, etc. Pitchers: a sweetener/headliner could include Bright, DeLeon, Weston, Chace, Sharkey (many here depending on the role in the trade) The point is that you could still put together a very attractive package for a team targeting 3+ years from now to win without including Basallo or any of our AAA guys.

Exactly, if he had a UCL or labrum tear, they'd know by now and he'd likely have been shut down longer.

I think Holliday is still the priority. I honestly think his swing was ready for AA/AAA pitchers, but not ML stuff. He has to shorten up. Get to contact first. Get to power later. He was trying to just jump to power and his swing got long. That said, his defense needed work too, so another month+ and my guess is he'll have re-established himself. I think Mayo started similarly to Holliday actually. Put up some video game numbers early, but struck out a ton and made bad errors. I really think both came out big D swinging and trying to mash the league. That won't play at the majors. You have to walk before you run. I think Mayo's doing that now. He's k'ing less and I haven't heard bad reports about his defense recently, though I could just be in the dark. I can see Mayo getting the Gunnar treatment, but I could also see him forcing his way up earlier. So Holliday first, but not assuming that Mayo will wait until September.

I'd rather a thread by Roy saying that we should cut him now. The reverse jinx works both ways, so I think this thread is a biiiiiig mistake. That said, he was so good this series. Love that for him. On a broader point, this org does something right that's beyond the talent in the room. I assume it's advance scouting our opponents and preparation, but we're a step above.

Just a reminder that his strike % is what it is with a robot umpire, so it might be safe to assume it goes up a few % in the majors. That said, 61% is the number for 1 game (I think), so I'd need to know more about his trends. Also, he may nibble more in the majors, lowering that %. So there are unknowns. His profile is very intriguing for sure. I don't think your focus on strike % is in any way disqualifying, but it's obvious that command/control has been his developmental issue for years, so this all bears watching. All in all, he's had a nice year so far and seems to be continuing his development well. He also fits excellently at Camden Yards as a LH, so I'm really bullish on this guy.

My username stinks, but I've had it for 20 years so I just stick with it. Still, I'd like to change it to Bill Boxscore if SG doesn't take dibs. [Edit: Frobby posted Str%, so I'm good.]

I think it's not looking great for position prospects so far, though Horvath is playing better after a slow start and Willems is off to another good start. That said, several pitchers are flashing real upside. They're a long way away, and tons of failed prospects flash upside every year, but if you believe in strength in numbers, it's encouraging on the pitching front.

Would I overpay for a power closer with control? Yes. Would Basallo ever be part of that? Absolutely not.

Who knows, maybe he lives in a state without online sports betting, has the means to lay $1,500 on the money line of a baseball game and actually believes that Roy's posting is indicative of the Orioles' performance. But I kind of doubt it.

Like most pitchers with big stuff, I'm pretty sure his command is his biggest issue. Starter upside, but probably a bullpen guy in time. (my opinion)

I've posted here for something like 20 years and don't remember 1 post from Roy that picks a fight with another poster like yours does here. Make the reverse lock point. Calm down. Enjoy the victory. Cash your likely imaginary check and enjoy the ride.

He’s not right.

@Tony-OHhave you had a chance to see or hear anything about Cam Weston yet? Is there real upside or is this an older guy who's maybe more advanced than his league?