What if Reimold has a monster spring?

[Greg Pappas]

While it's way too early to call, Nolan Reimold is looking every bit as good as Brady Anderson advertised (homering again today). IF Reimold has a big spring, what are your thoughts as to AM's trade considerations (if any)? As well, how would you go about things?

[Can_of_corn]

While it's way too early to call, Nolan Reimold is looking every bit as good as Brady Anderson advertised (homering again today). IF Reimold has a big spring, what are your thoughts as to AM's trade considerations (if any)? As well, how would you go about things?

Unfortunately I think the same thing happens that happened in 2009 when he had a monster spring. He has an option left so he will get sent down until an injury opens a roster spot for him. Its a shame he isn't better defensively.

[waroriole]

While it's way too early to call, Nolan Reimold is looking every bit as good as Brady Anderson advertised (homering again today). IF Reimold has a big spring, what are your thoughts as to AM's trade considerations (if any)? As well, how would you go about things?

I think it's a real possibility, especially if Fox is the backup C. Have a bench of Fox, Izzy, Pie and Reimold. I don't know if making a trade of Pie would be a good idea though. He's probably not worth much to other clubs, but to us he's our backup CF who has alot of talent

[Fan4Life]

If there are options available to fill holes (1b from KC's wealth of 1b, etc) after this year that one of Nolan, Pie, or Scott can get in return, then you have to consider that.

[TonySoprano]

Pie's out of options, so he stays regardless of how his Spring is. Reimold goes to Norfolk unless Lee ends up on the D/L.

[clapdiddy]

While it's way too early to call, Nolan Reimold is looking every bit as good as Brady Anderson advertised (homering again today). IF Reimold has a big spring, what are your thoughts as to AM's trade considerations (if any)? As well, how would you go about things?

Trade Scott for prospects and make Reimold the full-time LF with Pie as the 4th OF.

[Icterus galbula]

I think its too early to tell. Someone will probably have an injury or another club might have one and open up a trading possibility.

I think that the bench waroriole suggests is possible, but not likely. I still think Reimold will be back at Norfolk even if he has a "big" spring. "Monster" spring? Then I could see him on the roster.

[waroriole]

Trade Scott for prospects and make Reimold the full-time LF with Pie as the 4th OF.

Who's to say there will be a market for Scott. I'd rather keep the depth and have Luke, especially since we have seen Pie and Reimold struggle recently.

[waroriole]

I think its too early to tell. Someone will probably have an injury or another club might have one and open up a trading possibility.

I think that the bench waroriole suggests is possible, but not likely. I still think Reimold will be back at Norfolk even if he has a "big" spring. "Monster" spring? Then I could see him on the roster.

Yeah, I think the bench is more likely to be Tatum, Fox, Izzy and Pie.

[Frobby]

It's tricky because Fox is also looking very good this spring. I wonder if the O's would consider carrying 5 outfielders and letting Fox be the backup at both C and 1B.

But you know what? These things have a way of working themselves out. If Reimold is hitting well, one way or another he'll get 350+ PA in the majors this year, whether he's on the OD roster or not.

[waroriole]

It's tricky because Fox is also looking very good this spring. I wonder if the O's would consider carrying 5 outfielders and letting Fox be the backup at both C and 1B.

But you know what? These things have a way of working themselves out. If Reimold is hitting well, one way or another he'll get 350+ PA in the majors this year, whether he's on the OD roster or not.

Fox can also play a little 3B, which will be good since we don't really have a backup there (unless you count Izzy and I don't). It seems like he won't play as much if he's the backup C.

I think Bell has a better chance of making the club with a good spring than Reimold does, since he can be your backup at the CIF spots.

[Who's On 1st]

I am going to say Reimold starts in Norfolk till there is an injury. He does has that option left. I wish they would try him in CF. He needs to cover more spots other then LF,DH and Bench.

I would like to see him on the roster for opening day though.

Thoughts on him playing some CF.

[mweb]

Who's to say there will be a market for Scott. I'd rather keep the depth and have Luke, especially since we have seen Pie and Reimold struggle recently.

The Angels are apparently in the market for a left handed bat per Buster Olney's Twitter. Not sure if they'd want Luke though of course.

[sangar]

This team is put together to win this year. 'Trading Scott for prospects' is a ridiculous suggestion at this point and will not occur regardless of Reimold's Spring. However unlikely, trading Pie and carrying Reimold as #4 has some viability. If indeed Reimold has a 'monster' spring the most likely outcome is either Wariole's suggested bench or the more likely Norfolk/injury replacement.

[Can_of_corn]

The Angels are apparently in the market for a left handed bat per Buster Olney's Twitter. Not sure if they'd want Luke though of course.

Switching Nolan and Luke would make the O's pretty right handed dominant.