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Don't think so. Quintanilla bats left-handed, just like Flaherty. If they option Tolleson, they'll have nobody to play 2B against left-handed pitchers.

It does make me think something's about to happen with Flaherty.

Maybe, but i will not hold my breath waiting for a trade including Flaherty. I think the near term plan is for Quintanilla to play 2nd everyday and Tolleson to go to the minors. Tolleson will be back in September. DD thinks he has just improved the infield defense and possibly has a #2 hitter so Hardy can be moved down.

There is no predicting Buck and DD, but I don't think this move is setting up a trade. Its could be pretty interesting in Mid August when Andino is ready to come back roster wise.

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I also think there is a trade in the works that includes Flaherty. Even if they play Quintanilla every day they would have Tolleson to platoon with Betemit at 3B. Flaherty looked pretty glum tonight on the bench. late in the game, like he knew something.

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Maybe, but i will not hold my breath waiting for a trade including Flaherty. I think the near term plan is for Quintanilla to play 2nd everyday and Tolleson to go to the minors. Tolleson will be back in September. DD thinks he has just improved the infield defense and possibly has a #2 hitter so Hardy can be moved down.

There is no predicting Buck and DD, but I don't think this move is setting up a trade. Its could be pretty interesting in Mid August when Andino is ready to come back roster wise.

Quintinalla has been brought in to play 2B and bat 9th. Hardy will remain in the #2 hole.

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Quintanilla, 30, has appeared in 29 games for the Mets this year, playing both middle infield positions. He has a .257/.250/.371 batting line in 80 plate appearances so far this year. The seven-year MLB veteran has a career batting line of .218 /.278 /.294.

Per MLBTradeRumors:

Orioles GM Dan Duquette told reporters, including Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun that he's on the lookout for high on-base percentage hitters. ?Hopefully, [Omar Quintanilla] is a good on-base man. Take a look at his OBP capabilities with the Mets. He was good. We hope he brings the same [thing] with us. ... "[but] we are looking at our on-base capabilities. No question. We need to do a better job with that," Duquette said.

Yup.

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El Gordo Hangout Grand Counsel

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Yes, I understand that. I'm sure DD understands that and they have scouted him and they see something to believe he can continue near his current level (probably against RHP).
I think it has more to do with his defense. That and they may be moving Flaherty. His bat isn't much nor are his LH/RH splits,.
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I think it has more to do with his defense. That and they may be moving Flaherty. His bat isn't much nor are his LH/RH splits,.

Well, yeah of course it has a lot to do with his defense. I also agree it probably means moving Flaherty. His LHP splits are unbelievably horrible.

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Well his OBP is .350 this year not .250. He's probably a platoon guy against RHP.

1) My mistake.

2) He has 70 AB's this year. He has 592 career AB's. So...for 522 of his 592 ML AB's, he's been horrible in re: getting on base. His MiL numbers paint a different picture in that regard, but he's never, before 70 AB's this season, translated his MiL success to the majors.

I think DD's comments sounded pretty ridiculous, either way, but here's hoping he is, in fact, much smarter and more well-informed than I impliedly gave him credit for in my initial post.

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Flaherty is probably part of the Headley deal along with Matusz and another pitcher. I think DD will make this deal before Monday. Just a hunch. I think we are going to get Garza and he will face his former team next week at OP. Dempster pitched last night and Garza faces the Cardinals tonight. Dempster appears to be headed to the Dodgers. If not he could pitch Wednesday at OP against Tampa or Garza could pitch Thursday before we head to NY and Tampa for 6 games. Dempster would start Monday in NY and Garza would start Tuesday depending on which one we obtain. I think we will add Garza and possibly Soriano before leaving Cleveland on Monday. Has anyone seen a 4 game series that runs to Monday lately? Very unusual and it's scheduled. It's not a makeup game. Garza, Headley and possibly Soriano added could make the AL East look a whole lot different over the next 10 weeks.

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Flaherty is probably part of the Headley deal along with Matusz and another pitcher. I think DD will make this deal before Monday. Just a hunch. I think we are going to get Garza and he will face his former team next week at OP. Dempster pitched last night and Garza faces the Cardinals tonight. Dempster appears to be headed to the Dodgers. If not he could pitch Wednesday at OP against Tampa or Garza could pitch Thursday before we head to NY and Tampa for 6 games. Dempster would start Monday in NY and Garza would start Tuesday depending on which one we obtain. I think we will add Garza and possibly Soriano before leaving Cleveland on Monday. Has anyone seen a 4 game series that runs to Monday lately? Very unusual and it's scheduled. It's not a makeup game. Garza, Headley and possibly Soriano added could make the AL East look a whole lot different over the next 10 weeks.

LOL

You think we actually have enough talent to bring Headley and Garza. Keep dreaming homer.

I think we wont make a move till late August when more teams are out of the race.

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Omar looked solid at 2B in the 9th inning tonight and almost made a diving stop on a Damon single through the infield. Excellent defensive addition and he gave the other fielders the out sign and played his position well in limited time on the field tonight. As Buck said on the radio the other morning we have to get better defensively and Omar will take care of 2B. Now we just need to add Headley for 3B and we will be getting back on track defensively. Davis is playing well in LF but I would still like to obtain Bourjos from the Angels. He would make our outfield defense as good as any team in baseball.

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