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Maybe they plan on giving first base to Coby Mayo next season after they move Mountcastle? Maybe the manager/coaches at Norfolk are telling management that he's not good enough in the field to be on the Major League squad yet. Maybe they really like the defense around the current infield and there wouldn't be a place for Mayo if he came up here. There are a lot of possible factors involved in promoting a guy with a great hit tool, but is very weak on defense. I could certainly understand Coby's frustration...but he's going to have to wait it out.

I think it never hurts to add talent. If the Orioles drafted him, they must have wanted him. So, I guess I do care...and hope he signs.

I think you will see Holliday at 2nd and Urias on 3rd. I do believe that Urias is going to hit with regular playing time. I could see them calling up someone other than Mayo.

Thanks. I don't want to hear the Yankees complaining any more about getting plunked.

Same dude that plunked McCann?

Didn't see the game. How did this happen?

True. It may be a subtle jab, but I would expect him to say something like that. I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Frickin' Barger owns us already.

If we could get Santander for 3/42, I'd do it.

I'm more concerned about him making good contact and playing good defense. If he can just get on base at a .330 - .350 clip for now, I'd be happy.

I tend to agree with you. I was only stating what I'd "like" to see happen. If he gets some 5-year deal somewhere, there's no way I'd try to match that. I would definitely make him the qualifying offer, though.

I'm sorry...what did he say that threw the Orioles under the bus? I remember him saying that he was "going to a team with maybe a better chance of winning it all" or something like that. I would expect him to say something like that.

I kind of like Santander on this team, but I'm afraid of his post-30 years, which will be starting NEXT season. I wouldn't mind seeing them extend him for 2 years right now. I think going any longer than that would be too much. He would still have some time to make some money after that as he'd be coming off his age 31 season.

I think if he clears waivers and is traded for a player not on a 40 man roster, it can still go through? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Yup...totally agree. We needed a BP arm bad.

Pretty disappointed about the lack of adding a bullpen arm.

I think you'll need more than Mr. Miagi.

This was my reaction.

I agree...still time left, though. I don't think moving Suarez to the bullpen is a great move, either.

Not a bad idea, actually. They needed a "reboot".

Waiting for this:

Nice haul for the Marlins.

Said it earlier...good move for them. We still need and arm (or two) for the pen.

Players are a "piece of meat"?

I'm grading it a "B". Like it, don't LOVE it. I think Rogers is an upgrade from Suarez/Kremer. I think he's a nice 4th starter, plus he's under team control for the next 2 seasons.