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Might need to put McKenna on the mound again.

Naylor...yet again.

Frickin' Naylor...again.

...and he's out!

What is it with Josh Naylor that we can't seem to get him out? Seems like every AB he's had this series he's seeing 10 pitches.

Could be a minor league deal.

I do agree with this sentiment. I'd take Urias over Mateo, but I'd lose little sleep over losing either or both of them. I think Ortiz would be almost as good as Mateo at shortstop and would likely hit more.

How about over the course of a career...not just last year: Mar/Apr - .289/.307/.597 May - .331/.420/.752 June - .333/.649/.982 July - .374/.477/.851 Aug - .297/.398/.695 Sept/Oct - .400/.414/.814

Urias. More consistent hitter and more versatile. I love Mateo's glove, but his bat is way too streaky.

I have been talking about Gioloto. I see him as a definite target. Personally, I wouldn't mind extending him if he were interested in a 3 year deal. But, if he comes here and kills it, he's going to get way too expensive for the Orioles. I think your deal is reasonable and, as you said, clears up some "glut".

Wasn't that the issue the Giants balked on?

Why do these guys keep throwing the cutter????

I think you are about 20% more than anyone else!

Don't know. Maybe he likes the direction the team is going and sees himself as a part of a winner for the next 5 years. Maybe he doesn't want the spotlight of a NY or LA or other big market. I tend to agree with what you said, but I'm just throwing reasons out there.

Would you give up Hall, Mateo/Urias, and Stowers/Norby...provided ERod stays with the contract/extension?

This team needs either Palmer or Mussina.

Would love to see a WS championship here, but even making the playoffs would be fantastic. Once you get to the playoffs it's a roll of the dice. Kind of like 2014...the Orioles were probably the best team in the AL, but KC got hot at the right time. It's great to have a team that you feel will compete every night.

Is there a position you'd target specifically? The system is deep with infielders (except 1B).

Probably just a bench player for Norfolk.

I think that would pretty good if it were ME batting!

Nice! He seems like a really good guy. Would love to see him as an Oriole.

Yup. I was sure duped by that fast start. At least his defense has still been very good. He's got a .292 OPS for the MONTH of May.

Urshela has killed us this series.

Baker is frustrating. No command.

WHy did Frazier hit for Ortiz? He's got two hits today...why not let him hit there?