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2 hours ago, Natty said:
He is 33 years old. Will he play MLB again?
Hope not for the Orioles.
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1 hour ago, weams said:
He could not get outs in the minors and would not listen to Scott McGregor when attempting to help as well.
That’s all on Jake. I don’t understand why a young pitcher thinks he knows it all and won’t listen to a vet pitcher? It might have helped him with the O’s. But I’m glad he went to the Cubs.
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51 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:
Chris Davis.
That’s who I think.
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2 hours ago, Enjoy Terror said:
Easily my least favorite Oriole player ever. That season was unbearable to watch and he accounted for like 60% of the unbearableness.
I liked him.
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13 hours ago, Legend_Of_Joey said:
That’s sad. He was among the first players I tried to keep up with. Prayers to his family and friends.
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2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:
I think Davis is too happy here to waive his trade protection.
I don’t see Davis leaving.
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6 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:
Not at all surprised to hear he would be interested in going back to NY.
I not surprised he could be interested.
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On 10/1/2019 at 3:03 PM, spiritof66 said:
If the Orioles are in the market, Lew Ford, the hitting coach for the highly successful Long Island Ducks, might be available. The beloved former Oriole
has served as player-hitting coach and as player-bench coach (not sure how that works) for the Ducks. But the Orioles will have to be a little bit patient: Lew and the Ducks open the Atlantic League Championship Series tonight against the defending champion Sugar Land Skeeters.
I would hope they get the best coaches they can. Don’t have to be former Orioles players.
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44 minutes ago, jerios55 said:
So I'd look at this from a different angle...
C- Sisco, Severino, Wynns. Not world beaters, but holding the postion while Rutschman develops. If value can be had maybe they change, but I don't think they spend here and evaluate if one of these guys can be a solid backup.
1B- Mancini, Davis, Moustcastle (?)- I'm sure they have a wish/dream to release Davis but it still seems unlikely based on quotes. Even if he were gone, I think this spot goes to Mancini or Mountcastle, so again no money to spend here.
2B/SS- I'm putting these together because we have a few options with Villar/Martin/Alberto/Wilkerson(?). I agree with those that said Martin will likely get some time in AAA, depending on what happens with Villar. We added several SS options through Rule V and waiver claims. Maybe they get a more established guy here, but the collect a bunch of dudes and see what sticks method of last year doesn't seem to change IMO.
3B- Ruiz/Nunez/Alberto- tricky here, because each seems to have their issues here. However, the options listed under 3B in the FA list are going to be high numbers or have similar holes in their game. Maybe another Rule V/Waiver claim to look at competition, but I don't see a change this year. If they trade Villar and want Alberto at 3B more, maybe it changes the 2B/SS conversation.
DH- Nunez/Moustcastle/Mancini.Sisco... They still have some limited fielders that can hit, that don't cost much. Don't see a change here.
OF- Hays, Santander, Stewart, Mancini- I like the youth here and know others are somewhat close. Definitely doubt they spend here.
SP- There could be a Karns-like signing, but I think we start with a Bundy, Cobb (if actually healthy...), Means, Wojo, Akin rotation with some of our 'starters' from this year as well.
RP- It would be nice to get more help here, but they tried out a few guys in the later part of the season that get continued chances. Some guys that were starting, will likely get tried out with a bump to bullpen. I don't see a $$ signing here.
So long version, I agree that the FA just doesn't match what it seems is needed for next year. Yes it'd be nice to sign a Harper, Manny, Rendon none expect it. Signing a mid-level at best guy for incremental improvement doesn't fit the front office MO. Reclimation projects like Karns, wildcard/lotto tickets like Alberto/Severino, or Rule V like Martin. For additions, I don't see why that would change this offseason.
I hope the O’s cut all ties with Davis.
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On 10/1/2019 at 7:11 AM, Bahama O's Fan said:
Free agents, if this helps:
Catchers
Yasmani Grandal (31 years old, 3.9 WAR) -- $16 million mutual option for 2020 ($2.25 million buyout)
Jason Castro (33, 1.6)
Tyler Flowers (34, 1.6) -- $6 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Robinson Chirinos (36, 1.5)
Travis d’Arnaud (31, 1.1)
Brian McCann (36, 1.0)
Alex Avila (33, 1.0)
Russell Martin (37, 0.8)
Austin Romine (31, 0.5)
Martin Maldonado (33, 0.1)
Yan Gomes (32, 0.0) -- $9 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Jonathan Lucroy (34, -0.2)
Francisco Cervelli (34, -0.2)
Matt Wieters (34, -0.3)
Nick Hundley (36, -0.3)
Chris Iannetta (37, -0.6)
Welington Castillo (33, -0.9) -- $8 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)First Basemen
Anthony Rizzo (30 years old, 3.1 WAR) -- $14.5 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Eric Thames (33, 1.3) -- $7.5 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
David Freese (37, 1.2)
Jose Abreu (33, 0.7)
Justin Smoak (33, 0.6)
Matt Adams (31, 0.5) -- $4 million mutual option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Logan Forsythe (33, 0.5)
Mitch Moreland (34, 0.3)
Neil Walker (34, 0.3)
Ryan Zimmerman (35, -0.1) -- $18 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Yonder Alonso (33, -0.8)
Mark Reynolds (36, -0.8)
Steve Pearce (37, -0.9)
Lucas Duda (34, -0.9)Second Basemen
Howie Kendrick (36 years old, 1.7 WAR)
Brian Dozier (33, 1.4)
Brock Holt (32, 1.1)
Jason Kipnis (33, 1.0) -- $16.5 million club option for 2020 ($2.5 million buyout)
Jonathan Schoop (28, 0.8)
Wilmer Flores (28, 0.6) -- $6 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Brad Miller (30, 0.4)
Gordon Beckham (33, 0.2)
Ben Zobrist (39, 0.0)
Scooter Gennett (30, -0.2)
Starlin Castro (30, -0.2) -- $16 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Yangervis Solarte (32, -0.3)
Josh Harrison (32, -0.6)
Chris Owings (28, -0.8)
Eduardo Nuñez (33, -1.0)Third Basemen
Anthony Rendon (30 years old, 5.0 WAR)
Josh Donaldson (34, 3.7)
Mike Moustakas (31, 2.7) -- $11 million mutual option for 2020 ($3 million buyout)
Asdrubal Cabrera (34, 1.0)
Todd Frazier (34, 0.9)
Pablo Sandoval (33, 0.9)
Jedd Gyorko (31, -0.2) -- $13 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Martin Prado (36, -0.9)
Jung Ho Kang (33, -1.0)Shortstops
Elvis Andrus (31 years old, 1.7 WAR) -- can opt out of 3 years, $43 million remaining on contract
Freddy Galvis (30, 1.6) -- $5.5 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Jose Iglesias (30, 1.5)
Didi Gregorius (30, 0.6)
Adeiny Hechavarria (31, 0.1)
Jordy Mercer (33, -0.1)Left fielders
Brett Gardner (36 years old, 2.9 WAR)
Marcell Ozuna (29, 2.0)
Hunter Pence (37, 1.8)
Corey Dickerson (31, 0.7)
Alex Gordon (36, 0.7) -- $23 million mutual option for 2020 ($4 million buyout)
Gerardo Parra (33, 0.1)
Peter Bourjos (33, -0.5)
Carlos Gonzalez (34, -0.6)
Matt Kemp (35, -0.8)
Curtis Granderson (39, -1.1)Center fielders
Starling Marte (31 years old, 2.6 WAR) -- $11.5 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Jarrod Dyson (35, 1.5)
Billy Hamilton (29, 0.3) -- $7.5 million mutual option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Carlos Gomez (34, -0.1)
Juan Lagares (31, -0.9) -- $9.5 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Leonys Martin (32, -0.6)
Austin Jackson (33, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019Right fielders
Adam Eaton (31 years old, 2.2 WAR) -- $9.5 million club option for 2020 ($1.5 million buyout)
Kole Calhoun (32, 1.9) -- $14 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Nicholas Castellanos (28, 1.6)
Avisail Garcia (29, 1.6)
Jason Heyward (30, 1.6) -- can opt out of 4 years, $86 million remaining on contract if he has 550 plate appearances in 2019
Cameron Maybin (33, 1.4)
Yasiel Puig (29, 1.3)
Nick Markakis (36, 0.1) -- $6 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Adam Jones (34, 0.3)
Melky Cabrera (35, -0.7)
Jon Jay (35, -0.8)
Lonnie Chisenhall (31, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019Designated hitters
Nelson Cruz (39 years old, 3.2 WAR) -- $12 million club option for 2020 ($300,000 buyout)
J.D. Martinez (32, 2.6) -- can opt out of 3 years, $62.5 million remaining on contract
Edwin Encarnacion (37, 2.2) -- $20 million club option for 2020 ($5 million buyout)
Kendrys Morales (37, -0.8)
Hanley Ramirez (36, -0.2)
Mark Trumbo (34, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019Starting pitchers
Gerrit Cole (29 years old, 4.5 WAR)
Hyun-Jin Ryu (33, 4.1)
Stephen Strasburg (31, 4.0) -- can opt out of 4 years, $100 million remaining on contract
Zack Wheeler (30, 3.6)
Jose Quintana (31, 3.1) -- $11.5 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Madison Bumgarner (30, 3.0)
Jake Odorizzi (30, 2.8)
Kyle Gibson (32, 2.6)
Cole Hamels (36, 2.4)
Tanner Roark (33, 2.2)
Michael Pineda (30, 2.1)
Adam Wainwright (38, 1.9)
Wade Miley (33, 1.8)
Homer Bailey (34, 1.7)
Brett Anderson (32, 1.6)
Andrew Cashner (33, 1.6) -- $10 million option for 2020 vests with 340 IP combined over 2018-19; becomes player option with 360 IP over '18-19
Martin Perez (29, 1.6) -- $7.5 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Yu Darvish (33, 1.5) -- can opt out of 4 years, $81 million remaining on contract
Ivan Nova (33, 1.4)
Julio Teheran (29, 1.4) -- $12 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Jason Vargas (37, 1.4) -- $8 million club option for 2020 ($2 million buyout)
Rick Porcello (31, 1.3)
Jake Arrieta (34, 1.0) -- can opt out of 1 year, $20 million remaining on contract unless Phillies exercise 2-year, $40 million option
Gio Gonzalez (34, 0.8)
Rich Hill (40, 0.8)
Chris Archer (31, 0.7) -- $9 million club option for 2020 ($1.75 million buyout)
Corey Kluber (34, 0.6) -- $17.5 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Matt Moore (31, 0.5)
Dallas Keuchel (32, 0.3)
Felix Hernandez (34, 0.2)
Jhoulys Chacin (32, 0.1)
Clay Buchholz (35, 0.0)
Tyson Ross (33, 0.0)
Alex Wood (29, -0.1)
Jeremy Hellickson (33, -0.1)
Drew Pomeranz (31, -0.1)
Edinson Volquez (36, -0.1)
Marco Estrada (36, -0.2)
Wade LeBlanc (35, -0.2) -- $5 million club option for 2020 ($450,000 buyout)
Shelby Miller (29, -0.2)
Clayton Richard (36, -0.2)
Matt Harvey (31, -0.3)
Ervin Santana (37, -0.4)
Michael Wacha (28, -0.4)
Drew Smyly (29, -0.6)
Trevor Cahill (32, -0.8)
Edwin Jackson (36, -0.8)
Derek Holland (33, -0.9)Relief pitchers
Aroldis Chapman (32 years old, 1.9 WAR) -- can opt out of 2 years, $30 million remaining on contract
Will Smith (30, 1.2)
Kenley Jansen (32, 1.0) -- can opt out of 2 years, $38 million remaining on contract
Yusmeiro Petit (35, 0.9) -- $5.5 million club option for 2020 ($1 million buyout)
Jake Diekman (33, 0.8) -- $5.75 mutual option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Will Harris (35, 0.7)
Brandon Kintzler (35, 0.7)
Sean Doolittle (33, 0.6) -- $6.5 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Yoshihisa Hirano (36, 0.6)
Matt Albers (37, 0.6)
Chris Martin (34, 0.6)
Collin McHugh (33, 0.5)
Oliver Perez (38, 0.5) -- $2.75 million club option becomes guaranteed with 55 appearances in 2019; increases to $3 million with 60 appearances in '19
Juan Nicasio (33, 0.4)
David Hernandez (35, 0.4)
Jeremy Jeffress (32, 0.4) -- $4.3 million club option for 2020
Brad Brach (34, 0.4)
Sergio Romo (37, 0.4)
David Phelps (33, 0.3) -- $1 million club option for 2020; club option becomes $3 million with 30 games pitched, $5 million with 40 games pitched, $7 million with 50 games pitched in '19.
Tony Sipp (36, 0.3)
Hector Rondon (32, 0.2)
Tommy Hunter (33, 0.2)
Cory Gearrin (34, 0.2)
Steve Cishek (34, 0.1)
Joe Smith (36, 0.1)
Fernando Rodney (43, 0.1)
Luke Gregerson (36, 0.1)
Shawn Kelley (36, 0.1) -- $2.5 million club option for 2020 ($250,000 buyout)
Aaron Loup (32, 0.1) — $2 million club option for 2020
Hector Santiago (32, 0.1)
Mike Dunn (35, 0.0)
Pedro Strop (35, -0.1)
Craig Stammen (36, -0.1)
Greg Holland (34, -0.1)
Jared Hughes (34, -0.1) -- $3 million club option for 2020 ($250,000 buyout)
Nate Jones (34, -0.1) -- $5.15 million club option for 2020 ($1.25 million buyout)
Tony Barnette (36, -0.1) -- $3 million club option for 2020
Tyler Thornburg (31, -0.1)
Arodys Vizcaino (29, -0.1)
Dan Otero (35, -0.2) -- $1.5 million club option for 2020 ($100,000 buyout)
Pat Neshek (39, -0.3) -- $7 million club option for 2020 ($750,000 buyout)
Seunghwan Oh (37, -0.3)
Trevor Rosenthal (30, -0.3)
Wily Peralta (31, -0.4)
Zach Duke (37, -0.4)
Jonny Venters (35, -0.4)
Tony Watson (35, -0.5) -- $2.5 million player option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Anthony Swarzak (34, -0.6)
Cody Allen (31, -0.7)
Adam Warren (32, -0.8) -- $2.5 million club option for 2020 ($500,000 buyout)
Brandon Morrow (35, N/A) -- $12 million club/vesting option for 2020 ($3 million buyout); hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Dellin Betances (32, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Josh Fields (34, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Bud Norris (35, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Darren O’Day (37, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Addison Reed (31, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Tony Cingrani (30, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019
Brian Duensing (37, N/A) -- hasn't appeared in MLB in 2019For 1st baseman I’d play Mancini there. As for the rest of the team. I just don’t know enough about the players to say.
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19 hours ago, mdbdotcom said:
Angels fired pitching coach Doug White, who should be no stranger to the O's brain trust.
From MLBTR:
Could he end up somewhere in the O's organization?
Maybe I guess.
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2 minutes ago, mdbdotcom said:
That's how they do. Hire an inexperienced manager for the rebuild and bring in someone with more experience when it's time to win.
Oh I see.
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1 hour ago, mdbdotcom said:
Ausmus will get paid for two more years before he replaces Hyde.
Replaces Hyde?
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1 hour ago, eddie83 said:
Good
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1 hour ago, weams said:
26 man roster! He is taking walks! Cutting him costs 600k to replace him!
Replace him? He doesn’t need to be replaced. Trey moves to first permanently. Done and done.
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10 minutes ago, nsw said:
Guaranteed contract
You win some and you lose some
Let the Crusher go
Please do so ownership.
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2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:
How can you guys forget about Cobb?
He's going to have a great first half and get traded for a real haul of prospects.
I wish that were true.
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14 hours ago, vab said:
Took two seasons but we got there.
Yep it did.
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5 hours ago, weams said:
Great
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1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:
Posted in the currently reading thread.
Scored a 1979 first edition English translation of Stanislaw Lem's Tales of Pirx the Pilot. With a pretty solid binding and the dustcover in fairly solid shape.
For a buck.
Great. Good for you.
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1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:
I'm holding a grudge because no one was excited by my book find yesterday.
What book find?
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55 minutes ago, Philip said:
Why am I so sad about the approaching end of the season that has been so disappointing, and a team that has treated me so badly?
And yet I am sad, go figure.
This season has gone by so fast. Seems faster than last season.
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4 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:
Let’s hope John Angelos is not like Bob Irsay.
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4 hours ago, weams said:3 hours ago, webbrick2010 said:
One more Freddy Gray incident and MLB could make that move
I shouldn’t but I’m going to. Why on earth would MLB move the Orioles because of riots in Baltimore? It has happened in other MLB cities.
Anyone got nine more years? ...
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Nine more years? I doubt I’ll live that long.