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Mayos arms are so long he can pull a pitch with power 1-2 balls off the plate. I think he goes up there (is told) to hit ball in air to pull side. I think his specific plan is different than others in the system. Back to Westburg. He is a thick dude made of pure muscle. He is strong as a ox.

I think Kjerstad will be ready by the break.

Do we get Lyles? Guarantee he’ll be up for a game v. Former employer. He’s been struggling big time.

Does Hall, Stowers, Westburg net Cease? 18 years of service for 3. Is that ann on overpay? Underpay? I have no idea on things like this and seldom chime in. Would very much like, however, a legit #1.

I’ll add those names to OP

I feel very old all the sudden.

Players know they are playing for 30 teams. IMO being traded is a sign that you have value and are wanted and shouldn’t take pride in that. Ed Rod still has some pals on the team from his time in Bal. I imagine he’d be thrilled to join Orioles. He’d be a nice target.

I Wanted to start a thread on pitchers Elias has acquired via trade, rule 5, & other non-drafted players. It’s been mentioned a ton that he has gone very light on pitchers in the draft. Use this thread to discuss non-drafted pitchers acquired by Elias. Not only successes but the duds. A lot is spoken about the stockpile of IF & OF MLB ready talent and the pipeline coming up. At first glance it looks they have done a pretty good job of building a pitching pipeline full of MLB level talent from spare parts. Kyle Bradish - Bundy trade - MLB SP Tyler Wells - rule V - MLB SP Cionel Perez- waiver - MLB RP Ryan Baker - waiver - MLB RP Yenier Cano - Lopez trade - MLB RP Voth- waiver claim - MLB RP Coluombe - cash purchase Givens - FA - IL Gibson - FA - MLB Cole Irvin - Hernaiz trade - AAA Cade Povich - Lopez Trade - AA Chayce McDermott - Mancini Trade - AA Seth Johnson - Lopez trade - IL Now, no blockbuster trade netting a future SP1 or SP2 has been completed yet, but I’d say they’ve done a good job living in the margins and finding talent that fits their system.

Correct. Been looking through all Elias pitching draftees & acquisitions to see how they’ve done. Don’t think anyone he’s drafted has made the show yet. Got Connor and Logan confused

Is he the first pitcher Elias has drafted to make it to MLB?

6BB & 12K on season for a .5bb/k rate. Still holding strong.

I made some comments about a few boneheaded plays I’ve seen him make over the last couple years and have been labeled a Stowers hater. I’m actually a big fan. I Think he’s a fine defender, though he makes me a little nervous. I’ve seen him play solid CF in Norfolk. He has a cannon that is accurate, runs pretty well for a big guy, and covers a good bit of ground. Not always the best routes. Have seen a few plays where it looked like he wasn’t focused/was checked out a bit - but you never completely know whats he ping on. All in all would be an upgrade over Santander in RF. I think Hays still has a leg up on him. I think he’s gonna start pushing Tony for ABs.

The Lopez trade could turn out to be an absolute coup.

Not with that mustache. Star or not = no bueno.

If Stowers was up all Year & McKenna was down we’d have at least 1 more W

He’s carrying the team. How flippin’ weird is that. What a story.

Raise the Roof!

19-9 on April for best start in franchise history. Someone is pulling the right levers. Sure it could all come crumbling down, but for now hard to argue with the team management right now. Stowers is up and is having success. Ortiz got a taste of MLB. Frazier & Santander are on notice. No doubt in my mind Stowers, Ortiz, & one of Westburg/Cowser will be everyday fixtures in the lineup in the near future.

Hip Hip Jorge! Hip Hip Jorge!

250 is waaaay too much weight for him. Wow - that would most def affect his knees.

I missed that if he did. Box score does say 3B-C. He does keep a C glove in his bag. Played a little C at Minnesota.

Charlottes stadium looks amazing.

Anyone know why Aberdeen’s game feed has not been available? Slightly frustrating

It’s all I can think of when I see his name/

24 hits in a game. New franchise record