Thoughts on package O's got for Koji?

[centralpaosfan]

I know Chris Davis has a ton of power but hasn't been able to translate it to the major league level yet. Tommy Hunter seems like a solid pitcher who has trouble staying healthy but has a ton of ability. Thoughts?

[vab]

Good deal. May not work out but a good deal.

[skanar]

Disappointing. Koji is top notch, signed for another year, might well be worth two picks at the end of it. Return isn't bad but I was hoping for a top prospect at a lower level.

[Capn Vivi]

Anytime you trade a 36 year old for a pair of 25 year olds you're doing well for yourself, if you ask me. Unfortunately, I doubt either of these two becomes a difference maker and that's certainly what Koji has been out of the bullpen.

Give me good prospects for Guthrie and Lee and we'll see what we have then, but I'd say it's clear Buck/MacPhail are looking for a quantity of ML-ready guys, not necessarily high levels of potential.

I like that the O's paid salary relief to get the deal done though, clearly that was necessary to get both Davis and Hunter and I'm glad to see this team isn't just dumping salary (though that's what the Lee trade rumors are suggesting).

[JTrea81]

Average deal.

Two pieces that can be part of a supporting cast.

Davis could be a nice bench player and Hunter could be a solid back end of the rotation arm.

[Nick The Stick]

I think it is an excellent deal. Power hitter and a starter for a reliever. Koji a solid reliever, but this is a good trade in my opinion.

[LookitsPuck]

Good not great. Could be great. But not now.

[cindyluvsbrady]

WHAT??????

I am FURIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteveA]

I like it. We got a guy we can plug into our rotation for the next 3 or 4 years. Perhaps he never has a season as good as last year, but the guy has pitched well in the major leagues for 300+ innings. He's currently the only pitcher we own that you can say that about [assuming Guthrie is dealt].

Davis could be a AAAA player, or a Wigginton type corner infield backup. Or he could eventually put it together, those minor league numbers are mighty impressive. He probably has flaws or holes in his spring. But he certainly looks like someone who can be a piece of the puzzle moving forward, with at least some chance he could break out big.

[laxtonto]

Could be much better.. MLB "players" with major warts from a system as deep as Texas, as well as $2M is suboptimal at this point. I would accept the idea of one or the other along with a C+/B- grade prospect, but both is just eating up space on the 40 for projects

[TXOriole]

I get to see Davis regularly at all 3 levels and in honesty...i think a change of scenery could be a difference maker. Hunter could also be solid if he can stay healthy. Give them both a full seadon and they'll ne fine

[SammyBirdland]

ESPN thinks Hunter is the marquee piece of this deal.

[carolinaoriole]

Good deal,possibly great. A possible 1st baseman of the future and middle to back end starter for a very good 36 year old relief pitcher. The Orioles are a better team after the trade in the longterm.

[Peace21]

How has Davis done in OPACY? I would think he would be a much better hitter in our park than Arlington.

[BaltimoreTerp]

The first thing I thought when looking at Hunter's numbers is "Jeremy Guthrie". Low walks and strikeouts, prone to home runs, and seems to out-perform his peripherals. Those who know more than I do: how far off am I?