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I think we didn't see near enough to make an informed opinion. It would have been nice if he raked tho.

That's how you show evidence Wildcard.

He's done nothing in the minors this year.

They've moved him off third base as well. Miguel Cabrera was still at third through his age 30 season.

He looked pretty pedestrian last fall and this spring, I'd hate to sell low on him.

I don't think his current ERA is going to be part of the discussion. I'm not advocating they move him, just saying you could get a good prospect.

With his newfound velocity I think Means would.

Based on what?

If I'm not "caught up in my thinking" then my thinking must be slow right? At least compared to yourself. Nice job not providing the evidence I requested.

That's slow thinker talk. Obviously we can't process information as quickly.

You calling me a slow thinker? Care to show this slow thinker what sustainable changes in peripherals makes a fast thinker like you sure these gains are permanent?

No qualifying offers this season.

What does that mean? What's the cost of Wildcard's optimism? Also, I don't think what I said constituted being negative. That's an honest appraisal of the team. Not much of what we are seeing looks sustainable.

If they are willing to spend the money. The ability is there and they wouldn't have to give up a draft pick.

For the O's or a hypothetical contender with payroll room?

I was only trying to explain a factor as to why it has improved overall, not as to why the ranking has improved.

Larger strikezone.

The important young guys won't be on the roster.

He have some serious issues if he thought Mountcastle's outfield defense needed work but was willing to let Smith play out there.

Yes it is.

Yea, a play like that would kill the O's chances for a title.

No idea. I know that before two down years with the O's none of these teams wanted him as a free agent. Makes me think they aren't going to be interested in year four of the deal.

A salary cap overage?

That would be nice but yea, no team is eating that whole contract and giving up something good.