Tony-OH Report post Posted July 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, weams said: Maybe after that Padres series? Yeah, that would make sense. The Orioles need pitching as an immediate need but will probably get a smith replacement after the series which should be Stewart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScGO's Report post Posted July 30, 2019 I think Elias is just trying to make it through Wednesday (maybe end of the week as he might try to pick a guy or two off waivers after competitors rearrange their 40 man rosters). After which, he will rearrange his inventory and probably make a lot of the moves everyone here is talking about. We are entering round 2 of the inventory year after Wednesday as Elias has exhausted all his ways to acquire new talent in the 2019 season (except for late international signs) and will have to wait until the offseason before he can begin the quest to add more new talent. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsFanSinceThe80s Report post Posted July 30, 2019 42 minutes ago, interloper said: Yeah. Too many starts and stops this year, yet again. He has to show he can sustain success offensively. And stay healthy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohfan67 Report post Posted July 30, 2019 Until a few minutes ago I had never heard of Chandler Shepherd. I’ve looked at Norfolk stats several times over the past few weeks and totally managed to ignore him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsFanSinceThe80s Report post Posted July 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, Ohfan67 said: Until a few minutes ago I had never heard of Chandler Shepherd. I’ve looked at Norfolk stats several times over the past few weeks and totally managed to ignore him. Are the Orioles serious about calling him up? Shepherd is getting shelled this year. his ERA at Norfolk and Pawtucket is 8.39 with a 1.99 WHIP. Why not give Straily another chance first. He is putting up respectable numbers at Norfolk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roll Tide Report post Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Tony-OH said: Stewart in his last nine games despite a .259 BaBIP, .270/.357/.595/.952. Tony... it’s time to audition Stewart. We need to figure out if he’s a part of the long term plan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RZNJ Report post Posted July 30, 2019 It isn't like Stewart wasn't given a chance. Unfortunately, he got hurt and Santander took his spot. Now he'll get another chance. I would like to see him come through. His LH bat, along with Santander and possibly Sisco is a nice balance to Nunez, Mancini, Mountcastle, Hays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohfan67 Report post Posted July 30, 2019 34 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said: Are the Orioles serious about calling him up? Shepherd is getting shelled this year. his ERA at Norfolk and Pawtucket is 8.39 with a 1.99 WHIP. Why not give Straily another chance first. He is putting up respectable numbers at Norfolk. Yep. They are calling him up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsFanSinceThe80s Report post Posted July 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ohfan67 said: Yep. They are calling him up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RZNJ Report post Posted July 30, 2019 Highest ERA in the minors to ever get a promotion to the majors? It has to be in the running. Baltimore Orioles. The team of opportunity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruzious Report post Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, eddie83 said: Smith left the game with an injury last night. Perhaps an IL move is soon. It looked pretty bad. Dr Ruz thinks he's probably out for the season. Tough luck for Smith, but he's proven himself as a 4th/5th OFer - a legit Major Leaguer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can_of_corn Report post Posted July 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ruzious said: It looked pretty bad. Dr Ruz thinks he's probably out for the season. Tough luck for Smith, but he's proven himself as a 4th/5th OFer - a legit Major Leaguer. He's below replacement level. He'll be lucky to get a job in the majors next year. He's lucky tanking is in vogue. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruzious Report post Posted July 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said: He's below replacement level. He'll be lucky to get a job in the majors next year. He's lucky tanking is in vogue. Overly harsh but true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony-OH Report post Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Ruzious said: Overly harsh but true. Which one is it though? How can he be overly harsh but yet true in his assessment that Smith is a below replacement level player. WAR: -0.7 oWAR: 0.1 dWAR: -1.1 Slash: .238/.293/.415/.708 EV: 47th percentile Hit Hard %: 55th percentile Spring speed: 35th percentile xwOBA: 18th percentile xBa: 28th percentile xSLG: 23rd percentile OOA: 2nd percentile Outfielder jump: 6th percentile The numbers say Smith is a little above replacement level as a hitter, but one of the worse defensive outfielders in baseball. He doesn't hit enough to be a DH, so what you have is potential NL PH/5th outfielder. He was a guy worth a shot, but the numbers suggest he only proved he's an awful defensive outfielder (like Trumbo bad) with a barely acceptable bat as a 4th/5th outfielder. If Smith brought defensive skills you could live with the bat a bit in a 4th outfielder role, but he was evaluated and found to not be of major league quality unfortunately. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruzious Report post Posted July 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Tony-OH said: Which one is it though? How can he be overly harsh but yet true in his assessment that Smith is a below replacement level player. WAR: -0.7 oWAR: 0.1 dWAR: -1.1 Slash: .238/.293/.415/.708 EV: 47th percentile Hit Hard %: 55th percentile Spring speed: 35th percentile xwOBA: 18th percentile xBa: 28th percentile xSLG: 23rd percentile OOA: 2nd percentile Outfielder jump: 6th percentile The numbers say Smith is a little above replacement level as a hitter, but one of the worse defensive outfielders in baseball. He doesn't hit enough to be a DH, so what you have is potential NL PH/5th outfielder. He was a guy worth a shot, but the numbers suggest he only proved he's an awful defensive outfielder (like Trumbo bad) with a barely acceptable bat as a 4th/5th outfielder. If Smith brought defensive skills you could live with the bat a bit in a 4th outfielder role, but he was evaluated and found to not be of major league quality unfortunately. Lol, I was trying to agree. There were 2 other sentences in COC's post - just thought they were a bit harsher than needed - not a big deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites