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Are these generally posted online later so people can view them on demand? Speaking on behalf of hypothetical individuals that may or may not have cut the cable cord.

1) Mountcastle has hit above low A. He has hit in MLB in fact. That would indeed greatly negatively impact our relationship with the player. I don't advocate we demote him. 2) I guess it depends what you meant by "very soon." I agree if he is crushing in Bowie or Norfolk and stays down there all year that would be bad.....and I definitely don't want the Orioles to do that.

Padres were pretty clearly trying to go for it in 2019? Isn't that when they signed Manny? That is another criteria that would cause me to reconsider my position. Again, trying to maximize the number of championships / playoff appearances makes sense to me.

How many games do we win this year with Adley? How about with Sisco / Severino instead? Please also provide evidence that are relationship with Adley may be "ruined" if he starts in the minors. This would be news to me and I would be curious to read something.

Yes, they absolutely do. No debate. Also, I think those reasons are often warranted because the way the system is set up. And I would be MAD as a fan if my team wasn't using the system the same way that other teams do to get a competitive advantage. They would be handicapping themselves. Now if you want to argue about changing the system, I will likely be right there with you. Also, Adley has never faced pitching above low A before. I feel like that keeps needing repeating. And he didn't exactly light the world on fire. When he is crushing in Bowie or Norfolk then I will be much more on the fence about this.

Who decides where Adley plays this year? I think you are being a bit pedantic here. Should I get to throw a bullpen with Adley sometime in the summer? Ummmm, on the one hand, no......absolutely not. But on the other hand...…….I really really want to and I feel I deserve it. It would be in my best interest. Also I'd like to write out a few lineups.

This is a decent argument. I am not fully sure I agree or disagree.

They "should" do what's in the best interest of the team.

This is a really good point. If you "delay" his debut by a year, it is indeed possible you will be swapping out a year of Adley in his early 20s for a year in his early 30s where he is in decline. So I guess it comes down to what do you think is better for the Orioles? Playing him in the majors at 23 when the team isn't even trying to be competitive? Or keeping him around for more years on the back-end where we hope to have a great pipeline in place and a perpetually competitive team? Is there a realistic chance a 31 year old Adley can still help that team? I think so. The Orioles main priority is to make the moves that will help the team win as many championships as possible. Yes they also want to do what is best to help all of their players reach their maximum potential. Those goals are almost always in alignment. Occasionally, an argument can be made that they are not. I can see that for AR that may be such a time. So what should they do? Put the best interests of the player before the best interests of the team? I don't think so. I understand the moral argument against it but I don't think a rationally operating front office should think that way.

Can I have a list of highly touted college bats that never played in a minor league game above low A and went on to have very impressive careers? I'm not saying the list doesn't exist. I'm just trying to gather some data here. And let's say in the past 30-35 years.

Anything about Davis?

Never thought of Sports Guy as the optimistic type. Good for you sir! Kind of refreshing. To be clear, I don't agree whatsoever. But it's still nice to read.

So I assume the plan is for him to start at Aberdeen?

Have you seen the reports of the last two FA pitchers we've signed?

Any word yet on how many of these guys are in the "best shape of their lives?"

Because it challenges my preconceived notions of course. AND I WILL NOT STAND FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE HIRED AND PAID TO EVALUATE MLB PLAYERS TELLING ME THAT WHAT I SEE FROM MY COUCH IS A LIE.

Correct. Basically you can still see the field no matter where you are walking around the concessions areas.

My biggest complaint of OPACY relative to other stadiums I've been to is no open concourse. I don't know how feasible it is to change that....we'd probably have to remove some seating. Maybe now is the perfect time!!

Orioles are undefeated so far in 2021 baby!!!!!

Psh. That's no Diaz, Kremer, Bannon, and Pop.

Yeah Pop profiles as a RP. The O's are targeting Wells and Sceroler as starters. Maybe they will be busts. But if they're correct than the logic makes sense.

Insider trading ftw?

After a fun ride early we now have the fewest runs scored in the AL East, 10th in the AL overall. Seems like maybe some lovely reversion-to-the-norm action going on for some of these guys. I actually think that's a good thing in a way (not that I think Elias is dumb enough to be persuaded by SSS - quite the opposite) as it shows that there is still some definite work yet to do at a few positions.

You think it should have been predicting playoffs in 2021 I assume?

Roch is echoing some of the sentiment expressed here. https://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2020/09/examining-the-chris-davis-situation.html Saying the Orioles are LESS inclined to release Davis during the pandemic since there is a potential to save more money on his contract if the 2021 season gets shortened again. He points out that COVID saved the Orioles "at least $14M" on Davis's deal this year. The plot thickens.....