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They signed Frazier because he was a left handed hitter. Elias was clear about his desire for a left handed bat at that position.

You've been here long enough you can refuse and become a free agent.

I don't think you can build a perennial contender without assuming a certain amount of risk.

Koji was signed as a free agent.

I'd say the infielders making poor throws is the real problem. They weren't bad at it last year, but they've hurt the team this year.

I don't agree. Best one I've seen was when I was in the Army. Casual status. Can't Attend School Utilized As Labor. That was me after rocking out of the Korean Language program.

Not sure if the G is for Go or Good.

Back in the early days he got banned and made a new account. Before my time. He's also had some "vacations" if I remember correctly.

Just make a new account right?

Yep, you bothered him.

I think you are making too big a deal over my comment. But have at it. As for the "current engagement" did you not notice my use of the past tense? The words found and were would indicate that I'm not talking about the present.

I joined 15 years ago and I'm a bit of a contentious figure and I've never managed to accumulate a ban point so you'll probably be fine.

He was an international free agent, as were Chen and Kim. To me a free agent is a free agent. I don't group them with players that are subject to the International slot money. And Koji was great. Was super stupid of the Rangers to leave him off their playoff roster.

It's an option, but it shouldn't be a first option. It depends on the player and the situation.

Depending on performance. Elias has shown a willingness to send him down, if he looks like the did the first time I think he goes back down. I'm not sure his rope is any longer this time. Despite his poor results early in the year I didn't expect him to get demoted that quickly.

Understandable response from an Oriole fan. That's a big part of why some of us found it so infuriating that they were effectively not participating in that market.

We've got a poster that complains about his smile and the fact that he leans back as part of his hitting routine. That ain't right.

He's the current punching bag. Every team has one and with Odor gone the OH had to pick a new one.

The idea is to build a team that stays competitive for an extended period right? Seems to me that the smart move is to take the risk of an adjustment period even if it hurts the chances for this season.

I'm not ever surprised when a pitcher needs TJ.

How do they know he's out of his slump when he's not playing? Have they got a haruspex on staff?

I don't do things like legos but I still almost pulled the trigger when I saw this one. If they make one with the IBM Ball I won't be able to resist.

Sorry right. In my defense I'm post OP and on meds.

First base had a neck of a game.

He's got trade protection.