DD focused on a leftfielder and a DH in interview with MLBTR

[wildcard]

Its doesn't sound good for Mark Reynolds. If the O's are looking for a DH that probably means Chris Davis to first base.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/duquette-on-free-agency-second-base.html

[Dark Helmet]

Its doesn't sound good for Mark Reynolds. If the O's are looking for a DH that probably means Chris Davis to first base.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/duquette-on-free-agency-second-base.html

Or that Chris Davis is going to be traded. I thought Buck never wanted just a DH type?

[Can_of_corn]

Or that Chris Davis is going to be traded. I thought Buck never wanted just a DH type?

Buck isn't the GM.

Disappointed they don't want to upgrade at second base.

[Frobby]

Buck isn't the GM.

Disappointed they don't want to upgrade at second base.

Casilla is an upgrade over Andino, IMO. But not a huge upgrade, obviously.

[Dark Helmet]

Buck isn't the GM.

Disappointed they don't want to upgrade at second base.

So when Buck and DD start butting heads, who is PA guy? Becauese this is usually where Buck starts wearing out his welcome.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Disappointed they don't want to upgrade at second base.

I'm guessing they think somebody in-house will be ready by midseason.

[OrioleMagic]

I choose to believe this is posturing somewhat.

[Can_of_corn]

So when Buck and DD start butting heads, who is PA guy? Becauese this is usually where Buck starts wearing out his welcome.

Not saying that there is currently conflict or that this statement would cause any.

There is just a general sentiment on this board that Buck is in charge to a degree that I have not seen evidence to support.

As for Casilla, I agree he should be an improvement over Andino but I would rather he be the upgraded utility man rather then the upgraded starter.

CA- I am still holding out hope that Schoop (who I am guessing you are referring to) will end up at third.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Not saying that there is currently conflict or that this statement would cause any.

There is just a general sentiment on this board that Buck is in charge to a degree that I have not seen evidence to support.

As for Casilla, I agree he should be an improvement over Andino but I would rather he be the upgraded utility man rather then the upgraded starter.

CA- I am still holding out hope that Schoop (who I am guessing you are referring to) will end up at third.

Sure but, like Machado the alignment might be different in 2013 year than what the future will be. I know you don't like Flaherty, but he's another option imo as well as Ty Kelly.

[wildcard]

The interview is now up on orioles.com and is sounds like DD is talking about one player that is a MOO hitter that plays LF/DH.

This Hamilton stuff may be real.

http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bal

Edited November 9, 2012 by wildcard

[Can_of_corn]

Sure but, like Machado the alignment might be different in 2013 year than what the future will be. I know you don't like Flaherty, but he's another option imo as well as Ty Kelly.

I will say I came around some of Flaherty's bat last year, the power did seem to translate late in the year.

Not a fan of the glove at all.

[CA-ORIOLE]

I will say I came around some of Flaherty's bat last year, the power did seem to translate late in the year.

Not a fan of the glove at all.

Yeah, he likely won't win any gold gloves, but I think he'll be ok. I think he needs time at Norfolk to work at 2b in addtion to seeing LHP's and some of the finesse pitchers there.

Edited November 9, 2012 by CA-ORIOLE

[Dark Helmet]

The interview is now up on orioles.com and is sounds like DD is talking about one player that is a MOO hitter that plays LF/DH.

This Hamilton stuff may be real.

http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bal

Or that Alfonso Soriano will finally be an Oriole.

[wildcard]

Or that Alfonso Soriano will finally be an Oriole.

Now I see why you call yourself Dark Helmet!!!!!

[WEAVERMAN]

Its doesn't sound good for Mark Reynolds. If the O's are looking for a DH that probably means Chris Davis to first base.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/duquette-on-free-agency-second-base.html

I don't like Davis defense at 1st at all. He kept on dropping the baseball, it was ridiculous.