Updated: Orioles acquire Taylor Teagarden

[Sports Guy]

BTW, can we stop acting as if back up C is some huge need that can never get solved at any point?

[erb8472]

BTW, can we stop acting as if back up C is some credit need that can never get solved at any point?

No we can't because of the guys we've had at backup catcher in the past.

[Orioles4Life21]

I'm just glad I won't have to see Craig Tatum's name in the lineup anymore.

[Peace21]

BTW, can we stop acting as if back up C is some credit need that can never get solved at any point?

At least it got solved. AM would taken two months to make this deal.

[Sports Guy]

No we can't because of the guys we've had at backup catcher in the past.

And why is TT an exception? Because he USED to be a top prospect?

[erb8472]

At least it got solved. AM would taken two months to make this deal.

Plus it ends the speculation of Varitek/Posada.

[Sports Guy]

At least it got solved. AM would taken two months to make this deal.

I would rather it take 2 months and done something that made more sense.

[erb8472]

And why is TT an exception? Because he USED to be a top prospect?

He is the perfect buy low take a risk on type guy that you always are for. Worst case scenario he is a great defensive backup catcher who is limited with the bat.

[Roll Tide]

It's Randy Henry.

Edit: Tony had him rated as the #22 prospect

Thoroughly underimpressed with Teagarden and his .220 Average ... I guess we didnt give up much to get him. But seriously couldnt we have gotten Shoppach or someone without giving up anything? I dont know why anyone here would celebrate this move...Another poor hitter tha Buck will under use because hisbat is a 0.

[Frobby]

I haven't been wringing my hands. But players like Teagarden change hands all the time for a PTBNL or a waiver claim. I don't see a reason to give up a prospect of any caliber.

I guess I like Teagarden better than you. I think he will prove to be above average for a back-up C, and able to step in and do a decent job on a more full-time basis if Wieters gets injured at any point. I think his defense will be at a levell where Buck will be able to give Wieters 5-10 fewer games behind the plate and either rest him or put him at DH.

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

And why is TT an exception? Because he USED to be a top prospect?

As opposed to a non top prospect that you're suddenly infatuated with? You would have killed to get TT two years ago...

[Sports Guy]

He is the perfect buy low take a risk on type guy that you always are for. Worst case scenario he is a great defensive backup catcher who is limited with the bat.

Except WE DIDN'T BUY LOW!

[Peace21]

I would rather it take 2 months and done something that made more sense.

Well least its out of the way and DD and Buck can focus on other stuff. Whats the big deal? And how does this not make sense? Please spare me the "we gave up a young arm." Who cares about Randy Henry? Lets see what this FO does before we start lambasting them.

[Sports Guy]

As opposed to a non top prospect that you're suddenly infatuated with? You would have killed to get TT two years ago...

So what? I would have liked to get a lot of guys 2 years ago.

What difference does that make?

And btw, 2 years ago, we still had Wieters and I wouldn't have given up value for a catching prospect unless he was going to be flipped to a 3rd team...so your statement is both poor and inaccurate.

[erb8472]

Except WE DIDN'T BUY LOW!

Compared to what he would have cost two years ago I'd say we bought pretty low. I guess I'm not as crazy about a 21 yo relief pitcher who is A+ ball and has already had TJ surgery.