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It’s a tough call. The O’s need more help in the bullpen, both short term and long term, than they do in the outfield. But I think the state of affairs are well enough that you can really pick and choose your keepers. Kjerstad is a “nugget” (are we still using that term?) and the back of the bullpen, while a weak spot on an otherwise great team, isn’t really that bad off or anything. So you offer out the guys that obviously don’t have a place here, presently Norby, Stowers, and Beavers, and take what you can get for them…assuming you’re not giving them away of course. No reason to put Kjerstad in that mix if you dont have to…and they don’t have to. -
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This is of course a pretty well reasoned post...but it comes undone a bit at the end. Valuing players and trading value for value is what every good GM strives to do. And saying we have Beavers so we can trade Kjerstad is of course correct, but you absolutely don't want to devalue what you get in return for talent because you have more. On the margins, sure. But if you value your work, and it is clear that Elias does, and you believe these guys still have value, you don't just give em away because you have plenty. I know that is not what you are really saying. But the counter is also true. I don't think keeping people to have 1-9 homegrown is a thing. And I would rather trade Kjerstad for a bat that might push us over the edge than trade him for two middling relievers. He is more valuable than that today even taking into account the wide range of outcomes he could have. I believe we will make trades before the deadline. I don't think Elias cares where the starting 9 comes from but I think he will look for true upgrades. -
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fwiw, in the clips before his HR derby swings, he's got the leg kick in the highlights. Dunno if it's "the same" leg kick we're seeing today, but it's pronounced.. possible he was "cheating" his swing in the derby, but i dunno. 🤔 -
Shohei changed from a leg kick to a toe tap during his first US spring training, because he was late on everything when he got here. -
CBS Sports has us #1 ... we did it. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-power-rankings-orioles-phillies-dodgers-battle-for-no-1-spot-as-braves-slip/
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Fangraphs still hesitant to move the O's into their top "The Best of the Best" tier. That title belongs only to the Dodgers and Braves for now, with the O's one notch lower in "On The Cusp of Greatness" along with the Phillies and Yankees. Looking back, this is the Dodger's first week returning to top billing after two weeks where their Tier 1 was simply "The Braves." The Yankees had a couple appearances in the top tier during their early hot streak. But I'm thinking the O's will spend much of the summer with ATL and LAD in "The Best of the Best." At Fangraphs, and in popular opinion as baseball's current big three. https://blogs.fangraphs.com/fangraphs-power-rankings-april-29-may-5/
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