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    Feeling good about what's happening and what's coming

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted · Edited by Greg Pappas

    These Orioles are good.  Very good.  The results are ongoing.  IMHO we're strong in all sectors of an organization: Players, Scouting, Coaching, Front Office, and Ownership.

    1. We have a multitude of star-level and potential star-level players along with a solid veteran cast. As well, we have some excellent prospects on the verge of helping us.
    2. We have scouts with a good eye for talent
    3. We have quality coaching throughout the system
    4. We have a top-tier front office (which includes our international efforts)
    5. We now have ownership that should be able to re-sign our own guys and even add (gulp) quality free agents, and let the front office do their job. While it's fair to say that Rubenstein has proved little thus far, I expect him to be a good owner. 

    Most of the puzzle pieces are in place, but many would agree there is more to do to win a World Series.  What gives me hope is that the resources are in place to make these improvements (bullpen, etc) and a smart GM that can fill our needs. 

    Anyway, I'm feeling good and hope you all are, too.

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    Craig Kimbrel 2024

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted · Edited by Greg Pappas

    I'm not sure if it's just a short-term slump, related to the injury, or just a natural age-related regression.  But I've not been comfortable with this pen since Bautista went down, during the entire off-season, nor thus far this season.  If we get Prime Kimbrel, then yes, it makes a big difference.  Yet, even with that (not likely) the other bullpen options, outside of Cano, Coulombe, and maybe Perez, are not good enough to make for a quality pen.  Reinforcements could arrive soon from the starter pool, but regardless, that's for another discussion.

    Developing situation with Mountcastle?

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    One interesting career stat is Mounty's notable difference when batting clean-up. 

    Batting 2nd   (303 PA's) .271/.340/.487/.827 
    Batting 3rd    (448 PA's) .273/.315/.488/.803
    Batting 4th   (670 PA's) .230/.297/.383/.680
    Batting 5th    (306 PA's) .312/.356/.520/.876
    Batting 6th    (145 PA's) .289/.317/.504/.821

    Go get Kopech..and other potential BP additions

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    9 minutes ago, 24fps said:

    Norby OR Stowers might not be enough.  Both together would be affordable and a legit package for a really good reliever.  I would want someone better than Kopech if it's both together.

    Right, that's what I meant by the slash.  It's a lazy way or just using an already short word (or) LOL!

    Go get Kopech..and other potential BP additions

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted · Edited by Greg Pappas

    4 hours ago, Philip said:

    Going back to Oakland, I also like Lucas Erceg. His page is all red, so everything is good, except his age and SSS. 
    I really think both teams would prefer prospects who aren’t MLB ready now, but a year or so away. Why waste pre arb years on a terrible team? Especially because of this stupid new draft lottery system. The only way to improve is to have a good farm, and we have the distant prospects to satisfy that. The only team that wants our ready-now guys is someone like KC or Cincinnati, maybe Az.

    Or NY, laff laff.

     

    https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/lucas-erceg-668674?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb

    I like him a lot too.

    Go get Kopech..and other potential BP additions

    in Orioles Talk

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    I imagine Kopech would cost more than Norby/Stowers. Perhaps notably more.  There are many teams that would be in on acquiring him, so IMHO they are not taking back an older (26) AAA guy like Stowers, though he still has decent value.  What it would take is hard to figure, but I'd think Beavers would be someone they'd be interested in.

    Assuming health & no trades, what would you expect the staff to look like moving forward?

    in Orioles Talk

    Posted · Edited by Greg Pappas

    Assuming health for this staff is a big ask, however, if healthy, what would you expect the staff to look like moving forward?

    My best guess would be:
    SP's:  Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez, *Irvin, Kremer

    RP's:  Kimbrel, Cano, *Coulombe, Wells, *Perez, Tate, Suarez, *Means

    EDIT: As good as Means looked in his debut, it will be interesting to see how Hyde works these six starters into the rotation.  A good problem to have.

    Cal Ripken Commercial, not teasing Gunnar extension...wow

    in Orioles Talk

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    2 minutes ago, Spy Fox said:

    He said, while broadcasting the O's-Yankees ALDS in 2012, that he thought Adrian Beltre was a better third baseman than Brooks Robinson. Not sure if it's correct but I never found it that slanderous. 

    Ah.  Hadn't seen that before.  Well, it's not slanderous in the least.  It comes off as blasphemy to some O's fans 😆, but Cal, like everyone, is entitled to his opinions.  I wonder if the comment was regarding defense alone?  He may be right.  Hard to know... as both were great.

    Cal Ripken Commercial, not teasing Gunnar extension...wow

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    Posted · Edited by Greg Pappas

    2 hours ago, interloper said:

    I don't care, particularly, whose idea it was. People will cater to him like this and Rubenstein is going to use him like a promo tool because he thinks it will be effective at drawing back fans. Personally, I like my modern Orioles without the specter of Cal. It's fine if he's part owner, but between the #7 thing and this fakeout, coupled with the Brooks slander on national TV, the cheapness with the IronBirds... no thanks. 

    What Brooks slander?  I haven't heard/read about this.

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