Aristotelian

I would go for older but still elite/above average guys in areas of need who will sign short term deals even if they are high AAV, like some of those Verlander and Nelson Cruz contracts. Sonny Gray would have been good this year. Not sure who the equivalent guys will be next year but I don't see us being in the market for 10+/$300+ type deals. At least I hope we aren't.

Gunnar. Burnes would be great but there is inherent risk there and the dollars would be enormous. Adley is almost certain to start declining after age 30 if not earlier. Holliday may have the biggest incentive right now due to his slow start and lack of guaranteed dollars. Bradish, Grayson, and Cowser are also interesting possibilities.

Didn't Duquette attempt to ditch the cutter in the minors to prevent arm injuries? Not sure if that did any good but I recall that being the thinking.

My understanding is that cutter and slider are essentially the same pitch thrown at different velocities. Similar action, similar spin. Fangraphs "Pitch Type" has him abandoning the slider but with lower velo on the cutter, but "Pitch Info Pitch Type" has him still throwing 5% sliders but higher velo. So, just depends what coding system is being used. Sounds like in Grayson's mind he is still throwing a hard slider but it may be ticking up in velo.

Keep an eye on Nelson Velazquez. He had 17 HR in 162 AB last year with a 134 OPS+. Only 2 HR this year but hitting .293.

That is awesome. And the kid's name is Camden. How can he not turn out to be an O's fan? The thing with the desk on the infield is really weird though.

How much longer can he pitch in AAA on rehab without having to be called up? That is seriously depressing.

I thought I heard Gang Starr on the broadcast when Cowser came up recently and had to look it up. In case you are curious... https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/baltimore-orioles-walk-up-music-LWVKV64QIFAT3AZJJOWYLDOW7Y/

They would honestly be fine with Urias if need be. The only question is whether MLB experience now benefits Holliday long term.

Don't blink, you might miss the Cal highlight.

Great find. Comes across as an easy guy to root for. Hope we find a way to keep him around and he continues to perform.

Consider that one of the reasons O'Hearn is "hot" is because Hyde has wisely kept him on a strict plaatoon

Then you have no one to PH for Holliday vs a LHP in extras.

Probably not, but why would we put him on waivers? We have a need for now and he pitched great.

Last year the "high OBP guys" were: Rutschman .374 Mountcastle .328 (never would have guessed that!) Urias .328 Hays .325 Santander .325 Gunnar .325 Which of these is the high OBP guy you would bat leadoff so as not to waste Gunnar's power? Based on this year (small sample) you could put Westburg or Cowser leadoff, but those guys are hitting homers too. I guess this is a problem you have when you have power one through nine up and down the lineup.