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After a slow start in the Sunbelt league Johnson is more than holding his own. He’s cut way back on the strike outs and has reached base safely in all but one game.
http://sunbelt2013.wttbaseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=1584055&seasonid=33283
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13 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:
I heard from someone that we could be after Oakland pitchers. Not sure anyone else is worth it outside of Montas.
Blackburn? Maybe??
Woukd think Montas would be expensive (trade wise) and he has some shoulder inflammation, so not sure he would be the best target.
I like Blackburn. He shouldn’t cost much. My concern with him is how much will he help this year he’s already threw a career high 91 innings.
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So he has his height and the fact he’ll more than likely have to move to 2nd base going against him. He has arguably the best hit tool in the draft and his intangibles baseball IQ are off the chart. Which ones outweigh the other? There’s not a guy in this draft without some question marks. Jones trouble pulling the ball, Green swing and miss. I personally think this is a horrible year to be picking 1-1.
I’m not saying I want Johnson to be the pick but that if he is after what I’ve watched of him play and in interviews I’d be excited to have him a part of this organization just as I would be for Green, Collier and Jones.
There are a lot of great stories in pro sports about guys who were told they wouldn’t make it because of their size. Ray Lewis for example was told he was to small. Some guys just have a great make up, great work ethic and they don’t buy into that criticism and instead use it as motivation.
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Paul Blackburn is having a solid year with the last place A’s era 3.36 so9 7.2 BB9 2.3. He’s arbitration eligible next year and a free agent in 2026. The A’s from what I read are willing to move him.
What do you think we would have to give up?
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We have a lot of depth in the outfield. Is Kjherstad, Cowser and Stowers off the table?
What about Mayo?
If a team wanted any of those guys in return for giving us a quality sp with a couple years of control?
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12 hours ago, jabba72 said:
Because he's 5-8 or 5-9. Could Johnson become a solid major league 2B? Sure, but I dont really want that at 1-1.
Because of his height really?? I mean I know it’s not your prototypical size but I mean look at Jose Altuve he’s what 5’6”
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27 minutes ago, NelsonCruuuuuz said:
I said this before, and I’ll say it again: I love Keith Law. He’s a great man and a moral man, respect the heck out of him but don’t trust his analysis. Johnson is not a 3. We will see who is right I guess but if Os pick Johnson, this draft will be a colossal failure.
Why so hard on Johnson? It’s been said he is the best prep hitter in over a decade and has a 70-80 grade current hit tool? Has a great make up with high baseball IQ.
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Let’s extend Mancini. I doubt he would take a short term deal. Let’s start at 5/75.
I don’t think Santander alone brings back good value in trade. Out of all our prospects the guy I’d be willing to move is Stowers. We have Cowser and even Kjherstad waiting in the wings both should be ready next year.
Let’s put a package of Santander,Stowers and pull pen arm say Tate or possibly Lopez together for a Sp plus.
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I could see us trading Mancini, Santander, Mullins, Lopez, Tate and Lyles. Hopefully net a starting pitcher that can contribute immediately. Promote Stowers, Diaz, Henderson, Westburg, Vavra , Hall and we could be just as competitive if not more.
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Ian Ritchie Jr. committed to UCLA is one of the top prep arms in the draft. Im hoping he's on Elias short list. I've seen him ranked between 20 and 47.
In a deep prep pitching class, Ritchie stands out for a loud package of both pure stuff and control/command. The 2022 prep pitching class has more guys touching 97 at 17 years old than maybe any other class in history. But not all of them can find the strike zone with consistency. That is where Ritchie thrives. The fastball sits 91-93 on most days, up to 97 and hot in the early innings. He has a firm, tight slider up into the mid-80s with late two-plane break that he also commands very well. He also built a deeper, high-70s curveball into his arsenal with distinct vertical movement and significant spin rates. Jordan Lawlar called his breaking ball the best pitch he saw all summer in 2021. Ritchie also features a changeup he's shown excellent feel for with good arm-side fade. Finally, he's working to mix in a low-90s 2-seam fastball, deployed away from lefty bats. Ritchie has an extremely quick arm with elite mechanics and lower half strength. He's a very good bet to start long-term, and has the potential to be the best prep arm to come out of Washington since Blake Snell or Tim Lincecum.
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Man Johnson has a beautiful swing!
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Manager of the year!
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Great talent but I wish he showed a little more humility.
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46 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-mock-draft-june-22-2022
That interview with Termarr Johnson...I can see Elias picking this guy if he's as big of a baseball rat/gym rat as he says he is.
I’m sold give me him 1:1 love his attitude you can just here is passion for the game when he speaks. Sounds like he’s got the kinda instincts baseball intelligence that can’t be taught. This young man would be a great fit in Baltimore and could see him being the face of the franchise!
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Want: Collier
Take: Collier
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Is Gunner destined to finish the year in Norfolk or will he get the call if he does well there and if he does well how long before he gets called up?
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I honestly don't think the O's will even consider just curious to see what others think. I think with Girardi out Philly in that's a ideal landing spot for Maddon.
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Joe Maddon anybody? If the organization doesn't think Hyde is the guy for when the team starts to turn the corner might they consider Madden?
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How much more does it benefit Stowers to stay AAA getting everyday at bats versus being promoted to the big league club being the left handed power hitter off the bench occasionally providing guys rest until someone is traded?
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I get that but Mancini is a very respectable hitter and probably has a few good solid years left. He also plays better defense at 1st. I doubt Mancini would bring much in return via trade. I bring this up because could it be that Mountcastle could bring far more value in trade than Trey where it would make more since to trade him instead. The team might be better for it. Not to mention keeping a vet around like Mancini whose a true pro to mentor young guys would be a plus. I might be thinking we can more for Mountcastle than we actually could.
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Why not move Mountcastle instead of Mancini?
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I would think before these young pitchers are called up they should be going deeper into games.
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What's that five days rest for Rodriguez? Sound good to me. It's the right move.
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Might they just want to give him his off day and bring him up tomorrow or would they announce it if that was the plan?
Which player would you be most/least excited about?
in O's Amateur Draft and International Signings
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I like Johnson a lot. I love his make up and think that with the money we save we should be able to add some better talent later which giving us a better overall draft draft versus taking Jones and having to pay close to full slot,