emmett16
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10 minutes ago, El_Duderino said:
Because those level of guys, who are still that far away don’t/shouldn’t stop you from filling a gaping hole on your ML team. Not only that but one literally can’t have enough SS types. Look around at actual contenders… Seager and Turner, Tatis and Machado, Lindor and Baez.
Or a trade chip reveals itself. Can't have too much talent.
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13 minutes ago, Il BuonO said:
Get him some Spider Tack!
Seriously. They check the hat and inside of the belt. Let's start gettin' creative.
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I like the idea of Turner next year as the initial big splash a la Jason Werth 2011. I know it will never happen, but would be amazing. East Coast guy, complete stud, gamechanger, and stick it to the Nat's. Turner would bring back some former O's fans.
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2 minutes ago, LA2 said:
While Harvey is on the mound, yes. It's the bullpen I'm worried about. I hope Hyde doesn't choose tonight to debut his new RHPs.
I mean, even for a backflip?
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21 innings and counting. Crazy
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I'd really like to see two decent SP's signed to help usher in the young guys. Something like a Heaney & Stroman. Robbie Ray would be a dream.
*2 year deal max, ideally 1 year with more AAV.
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2 minutes ago, Yossarian said:
Who lead the team in Eddie's rookie year? Singleton?
Singleton & May had 99. Eddie had 88.
1977 Baltimore Orioles Batting Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com
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36 minutes ago, crowmst3k! said:
Ryan is now at .3 RWAR. Considering he was at -1 RWAR not too long ago, that's an impressive turnaround.
Dude still needs to get on base more before I get particularly excited about him.
He had 7 walks in first 57 games for a 3.6%. He's had 16 in the last 42 games for a 9.3%
He walked 101 times in 2217 plate appearances in minors or a 4.5%
I don't' think he's *figured it out, but there is room for optimism.
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It's a Fugazi kinda of afternoon.
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1 hour ago, Frobby said:
Well, I still don’t think it’s safe to say he’ll end up over .800 OPS, but I certainly hope so.
Got me thinking more about Markakis' rookie year - what else is there to do in 2021 as an O's fan.
After 99 games in 2006 Markakis had 86 hits / 14 doubles / 4 home runs /27BB & a .746 OPS. In his last 48 games he hit 11 dobules and 12 homers / OPS .879 and He finished the year @ .799.
After 99 games in 2021 Mountcastle has 95 hits / 18 doubles / 18 Hr/23BB & a .775 OPS. He has some work to do, but he has put himself in position to finish season above .800. I don't he has 11 doubles and 12 homers in the tank. As you said, .850 down stretch is what he will need to play to. Safe was an overstatement, but I believe he has a very good shot to finish better than Markakis did his rookie year.
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Will he backflip for a hold or does it have to be a save?
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8 minutes ago, Frobby said:
I don’t know why you’d say it’s safe to say Mountcastle will beat .799. Players have their ups and downs and there’s no telling where Mountcastle will land. He’d need to put up almost an .850 OPS the rest of the way to end up over .799 on the year. I’m not saying he can’t do it, but I sure wouldn’t say it’s “safe” that he will.
To my point,Nick had an .860 OPS at the end of August of his rookie year, had been scorching hot for 2.5 months (1.140 OPS in August) and then OPS’d .599 in September/October to get to his .799 overall number.
When he puts ball in play it results in doubles and homers. I think he will be putting the ball in play consistently over the next two months. He's hit at all levels and I believe he will continue to hit.
I mis-remembered. Just went back to look. You're correct, his scorcher was August and then slowed off. In my head it was the very end of the season.
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Went back to check out Markakis’ first year stats. Mountcastle will end up doing better due to the power. Markakis ended year with .799 OPS. Think it’s safe to say Mountcastle bests that. He has already out homered Nick and is 2 doubles away from Nicks freshman year tally.
Interesting note: Markakis walked 43 times rookie year for a 7.9% of PA.
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Markakis Walk rates:
2006 - 7.9%
2007 - 8.6%
2008 - 14.2%
2009 - 7.9%
2010 - 10.3%
2011 - 8.7%
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I fully expect him to hit like Markakis did the last two months of his rookie season. At least, that was my hope for him going into year. Take some knocks first half of year or so then go off the last couple months showing that he is a legit middle of the order MLB bat.
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2 hours ago, OrioleDog said:
Bumped to 2nd tonight - Brown in top of the 1st on broadcast said it was first time this year.
I have to imagine he is more comfortable playing 2b. I hope he continues to hit cover off ball. He’s been fun to watch.
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This one is insane as well.
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18 hours ago, scOtt said:
I've BARELY, if ever, gotten the rhythm right on this one...
Concept of cyclical time is a tough one. Creating cyclical time in a song is pure genius. Yorke's best work.
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80s were awesome. Just have to sift through a bunch of garbage to find the gems.
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6 minutes ago, RZNJ said:
Just saying!
Thanks for pointing that out. I should have written *trying to put the ball in play more. Obviously with the higher K rate, that's not happening at the moment. I saw an interview with him a little ways back about his approach on working to all fields & his work on hitting off speed pitches. Said when he first came up after hitting 30 hr in minors, it was just launch launch launch, and that this year he made major adjustments.
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5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:
On a more serious note, it isn't an easy thing to find someone with JJ Hardy level defense.
What's so hard about finding someone with impeccable glove skills & a deadly accurate cannon who also happens to be the consummate professional?
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5 minutes ago, Frobby said:
Tate, Sulser, Fry and Wells are guys I can see forming part of a good bullpen.
As to Scott, he’s either dominant or worthless, depending on the day. To me, he’s OK as a 6th/7th inning guy but you have to be ready to pull the plug at a moment’s notice. I don’t trust him in high leverage situations.
Tate has been quietly pretty fantastic as have the other 3 you mentioned.
Obviously Mullins is the big take away from this season, but I'd say these four guys in the bullpen separated themselves from that pack and provided a glimpse of some hope for a solid BP.
Once Wells is back and performing, I'd really like to see him get stretched and tried as a starter. If he could successfully start 2 or 3 games in September, that would be a big boon going into next year.
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30 minutes ago, Legend_Of_Joey said:
“Informal rehab?” First time I’ve heard that.
"Informal demotion*"
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On 8/2/2021 at 11:32 AM, DrungoHazewood said:
You can get a decent lathe for $600, a used one at an estate sale would probably be half that. Go around any major campus at the end of the semester and you can find old loft beds just abandoned. Pick up the wood, go in with some of your teammates, and save some cash.
Not sure if you are joking or not. I played collegiate summer ball with a guy who had a lathe and made his/our bats for the team that summer. I didn't like them that much, but after my first half dozen of C271s busted I was happy to use them.
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Sign me up for Martin SS & Urias 2b for last two months of the season. Urias has earned the chance and Martin brings best defensive & who knows, maybe the bat improves. Let Jones continue to work at 2b in Norfolk unless his bat absolutely forces the issue.
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Wed August 4: Orioles/Yankees rubber match in the Bronx
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That deserves a log roll.