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I expect both DeGrom & Rodon will spend a significant amount of time on the IL over the course of their next contract. I’d be pretty thrilled if we signed either of them. I highly doubt we are serious contenders for either of them.

A name I’ve seen thrown around online but not much mention here is Quintana. I don’t want him as my SP headliner, but he is intriguing as a second SP signing. I didn’t realize he is only 33. Left handed pitcher with the following career #s: .9HR9 / 3.75 era / 110 era+ / 3.62 FIP / 8.0 K9 (7.4k9 last year). I hadn’t really considered him before, but after hearing his name thrown around I took a closer look and I have to say, there are some things to like. There are a few red flags in there, but he might be a good candidate to maintain similar production into mid to late 30s. I wonder what kind of contract he will be looking for and able to get.

Do we have any clue whatsoever on guys they may or may not January 2023 or is it just a big surprise?

I thin Westburg has a pretty good shot at making the opening day roster.

The justification would be if he pitched 15-20 of those innings in the playoffs and you win a WS. I don't think I would be so brave to do it if it were my decision, but there is absolutely huge upside to the deal.

I think the selling point on DeGrom is what you pointed out. Having him in a short playoff series, even if he only pitched 80 innings all year, is way better than no having him in a short playoff series. It's a move for the playoff tournament, not really a move for the regular season.

I don't think I would believe it until I saw him in uniform at a Press conference. Even then, I think I'd have to pinch myself.

Happy TG Hangouters - I hope everyone has a fantastic day. Big Thanks to Tony for all his hard work in making the Hangout the best community on the Interwebs.

It really seems like the Orioles sent out a memo at the beginning of the year that read: "Dear Pitcher, if you would like to move through the system and experience success, throw the ball down the middle and do no walk anyone. Sincerely, Mangement" Watching the Orioles this year and the Elias philosophy of throw the dang thing down the middle and don't walk anyone kind of makes me want to do the same thing with my 11u squad next season. No inside outside, no change ups, just pump fastballs down the middle and let the kids catch the ball while avoiding walks.

I learned today that you have to be selected to be on the ballot. Dumb me thought everyone was eligible after their 5 years. I didn't realize how much of a tremendous honor it is to even be selected. I Imagine he will have a hard time staying on the ballot. So Congrats to JJ, one of the most fundamentally sound defenders I've ever watched play!

In typical Jones fashion, even though we didn't know it at the time. I miss that guy. I hope the Orioles are able to embrace him as the ambassador for the franchise that he should be.

If we traded away Mullins, I think I'd be OK with Bellinger. Especially over Mckenna et al. Not saying that is the direction I'd like to go but I don't think I'd be too upset with that set-up if it netted us an impact SP. Maybe Camden is appealing as a one year stop to build up value for a power LH bat?

I've labeled them as my 'realistic' wish list guys. It's still a wish list. I will be surprised if we are able to sign either of them.

Thanks for posting those stats. Pretty eye opening. I thought their ERA+ would have been closer. I thought that maybe Taillon 3 year ERA+ might be lower than last year, but sure enough he was league average with a 100 last year as well. I officially change my FA 'realistic' wish list to: 1. Bassitt 2. Eovaldi and no longer interested in Taillon

Someway somehow they need to bring in 2 SPs. If they both came via FA I wouldn’t be mad. I just want the best possible talent and we have a few avenues to explore to bring in that talent. Wells & Voth both should be in the pen IMO.

Sorry to detail thread. Back to Bassitt & Eovaldi

The Curveball is Holiday who will likely move quick, be a priority play, and become a disruptor as he moves upward past the eleven (I just choked) middle infielders ahead of him right now.

Yes. They are assets to help your MLB team this year either from their production or their trade value. Goal for each of those players listed is to move up at least one level. There will be another draft this year in July

I think we are going to run out of places to play IFs. 1. Mateo 2. Urias 3. Gunnar 4. Vavra ^^^*already on MLB^^^ 5. Westburg 6. Ortiz 7. Norby ^^^already in AAA^^^ 8. Mayo 9. Hernaiz 10. Prieto ^^^already in AA^^^ 11. Bencosme 12. Young 13. Holiday what happens when everyone moves up this year?

Great post.

I think there are ceilings with the FAs. Guys to target in trades have a potential next gear. We have an abundance of IFs and I think the prudent thing to do is take advantage of that resource. Especially since we are dealing with confederate money in FA negotiations.

I think that’s where I’m at. 3/45 to 3/51 I’d do but nothing higher. I’d aim for 2/35. Imagine we still have to overpay a bit. 2 years for a 33yo in Waltimore could potentially net another decent contract.

I think Bassitt is the best pitcher we could realistically hope for & sign. I’d be pleasantly surprised. I’m most interested in signing 1 of the following FAs in this order: 1. Bassitt 2. Taillon 3. Eovaldi The other SP should come via trade.

Wow. That’s pretty impressive for the young man and the org. % of guys like that to make an MLB appearance has to be minuscule. I’ll be pulling for him extra hard.

I was a little surprised he is 24. I guess the covid non-drafted FAs will be a little older than typical.