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I don't say much nice about the Athletic but kudos for them for not putting it behind a paywall.

And the knowledge that at least three teams have had players engaging in risky behavior.

Not much of a perk when they can't leave the hotel.

I agree but I'm not convinced they are going to do the logical thing.

Congratulations Orioles Hangout, we've done it!

As I stated earlier we effectively have new ownership.

I think that the more games get played the more likely it becomes.

How could anyone capable of rational thought need more evidence? The only reason to keep him on the roster is because we have an active pandemic going on and the season (or next) could be canceled at any time.

What I don't understand is why Hyde runs him out there in the starting lineup. Is he under orders to do so? Does he think it gives the team the best chance to win? What's his thought process? BTW, 40 AB and he's at -.7rWAR.

I'm not saying otherwise. I just think the best course of action is to not expect them to spend until we see evidence to the contrary.

It all depends on demand for Cobb. As for Sisco and Severino, they are probably going to be catching all season in Baltimore in 2021.

If Bonds could have an OBP 0f 608 without swinging a bat...

It is different. The team is being run by different people who probably have different goals. Thus far their willingness to do the right things has not extended to increasing payroll. I think it is prudent to not expect them to spend.

Different ownership. I agree they could spend, we have yet to see that they will spend.

I'm not disagreeing with you. I don't think they are going to make a real offer to Stroman. I'm just stating that depending on how the market shakes out sometimes you have to go a year early.

The thing is, is there going to be someone that you can get and can fill your needs in that FA class? You might have to sign a guy a year early.

Let's hope the tarp crew is up to the challenge.

I object to you insinuating that Chen was somehow a scrapheap addition simply because he came from the NPB.

Whose his bff?

Have to do it.

Ump isn't biased, just incompetent.

For him, that's a good look.

He can bunt.

Exactly.

O's are in the playoff race, sometimes you have to make tough decisions.