The #Orioles have declined Mark Reynolds' $11 mm option for 2013

[Annie]

Youkilis would be fine as a DH, if we brought Reynolds back too. I just dont trust that Youkilis can stay healthy, to be our primary 1b. I just dont like the idea of Betemit playing 1b, while Youk is on the DL. Let Boston have him back.

Yeah....I'd rather see Davis with more AB's and playing as DH than Youk, just feel like Davis has more promise and I like that he is pretty versatile. DON'T want Davis back at 1b and would rather Youk there. MEH. I just think that Reynolds is the best option in the scenario. If things are going to change, then it needs to be for the better. If not.....let the Bosox have Youk.

[Dark Helmet]

Ok, that's fair enough. We'll see I guess.

Yeah. I have a feeling DD might be ready to move on from Reynolds. I just hope Betemit or Davis is the backup plan, if we dont find another option. I dont want Youkilis. For some reason, that thought brings back memories of Kevin Millar at 1b.

[Dark Helmet]

Yeah....I'd rather see Davis with more AB's and playing as DH than Youk, just feel like Davis has more promise and I like that he is pretty versatile. DON'T want Davis back at 1b and would rather Youk there. MEH. I just think that Reynolds is the best option in the scenario. If things are going to change, then it needs to be for the better. If not.....let the Bosox have Youk.

Yeah, thats pretty much where im at too.

[VeveJones007]

This buys DD a month to make a deal for another 1B and/or work on a long-term deal for Mark. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Yeah. I have a feeling DD might be ready to move on from Reynolds. I just hope Betemit or Davis is the backup plan, if we dont find another option. I dont want Youkilis. For some reason, that thought brings back memories of Kevin Millar at 1b.

I personally think Davis will be our first baseman next year and Betemit/Reimold will DH. But that could change if Reynolds agrees to a more team friendly contract and/or with some trades.

[Dark Helmet]

If made available, I wouldn't be surprised to see the O's try to trade for Hosmer.

Hosmer has been a bust, though i'd be ok getting him. Id give them Britton/Arrieta for him, but im sure they would prefer Tillman. I wouldnt do Tillman. One of our busts for one of theirs.

[BobDylanBundy]

Beyond dumb? This is a guy who's been maybe one win over two years. You're so confident in his defense at first that you're willing to bet his overall production quadruples over the next two years?

I like Reynolds, he's an interesting player, apparently a good teammate. But I find it difficult to project him to two wins a year when (outside of 2009) he's struggled to get to one.

Very misleading/incomplete use of stats. Reynolds's previous WAR values bottomed out due to his league-worst defense at 3B. He would not be playing 3B for the Orioles if retained. As a league average fielding 1B (and some may argue he has the ability to be above-average), he would have been a 2.0 WAR level player in 3 of the past 4 seasons.

[Enjoy Terror]

Actually, I am confident in his defense at 1B. Im also confident his power numbers will be back next year. His BA will never be high, and the K will. His OBP and power added to his defense at 1B, makes him worth bringing back. He wants to be here, and hes a good teammate.

So yes, to lose him would be beyond dumb. But hey, those that dont agree, can enjoy watching Betemit at 1b, or watching Loney at 1b. or better yet, watching Betemit at 1b, while Youkilis clogs up a roster spot on the DL.

First and foremost, you have no idea what's going on or what to expect. You continue to post "facts" with an heir of absolute infalliability; you really need someone to take you down a few pegs.

Why would anyone be confident his power numbers will return? Why did they ever leave? How are his defense and OBP enough to warrant bringing him back?

His pricetag is huge; even his post-ASB numbers, he didn't touch .800 OPS, and was barely over .700 for the first half.

Why is everyone else "beyond dumb" for not wanting him back? No need to be condescending, there are legitmately good reasons to not have MR back next year.

[Dark Helmet]

I personally think Davis will be our first baseman next year and Betemit/Reimold will DH. But that could change if Reynolds agrees to a more team friendly contract and/or with some trades.

Im ok with Davis at 1b I think. But, if Betemeit/Reimold is the DH platoon, Hamilton better be in LF. Just my opinion. But, the thought of McLouth in LF AND a platoon of Betemit/Reimold at DH, makes me kinda ill.

[Dark Helmet]

First and foremost, you have no idea what's going on or what to expect. You continue to post "facts" with an heir of absolute infalliability; you really need someone to take you down a few pegs.

Why would anyone be confident his power numbers will return? Why did they ever leave? How are his defense and OBP enough to warrant bringing him back?

His pricetag is huge; even his post-ASB numbers, he didn't touch .800 OPS, and was barely over .700 for the first half.

Why is everyone else "beyond dumb" for not wanting him back? No need to be condescending, there are legitmately good reasons to not have MR back next year.

First, comprehend what i write before you try taking anyone down a peg. Where did I call any posters dumb? I said it would be dumb for the Orioles to not bring Reynolds back without a better option.

Second, I believe Reynolds lack of power, was related to his Oblique injury, which ive said many times.

Third, ive never stated anything as fact. I was asked why I "felt" the way i did, and gave my reason.

I havent insulted anyone, and i dont appreciate you doing so to me.

If you dont like my posts, either block em or dont read them. No need to play "tough" on the internet.

[Annie]

article from Roch on Reynolds option being declined...response by Reynolds; if anyone is interested. I'd miss his sense of humor if he isn't back next year.

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[Bradysburns]

First and foremost, you have no idea what's going on or what to expect. You continue to post "facts" with an heir of absolute infalliability; you really need someone to take you down a few pegs.

Why would anyone be confident his power numbers will return? Why did they ever leave? How are his defense and OBP enough to warrant bringing him back?

His pricetag is huge; even his post-ASB numbers, he didn't touch .800 OPS, and was barely over .700 for the first half.

Why is everyone else "beyond dumb" for not wanting him back? No need to be condescending, there are legitmately good reasons to not have MR back next year.

Reynolds' lifetime OPS is over .800, including all of "the dark years." I don't think it's unreasonable to expect him to return to that zone, given that he's entering his physical prime. Just from a purely offensive standpoint. And if he's at first, I am okay with his D. At the right price, of course.

[Frobby]

article from Roch on Reynolds option being declined...response by Reynolds; if anyone is interested. I'd miss his sense of humor if he isn't back next year.

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He's just a good guy. I'd miss him if the O's parted ways.

[Dark Helmet]

Reynolds' lifetime OPS is over .800, including all of "the dark years." I don't think it's unreasonable to expect him to return to that zone, given that he's entering his physical prime. Just from a purely offensive standpoint. And if he's at first, I am okay with his D. At the right price, of course.

Thats really all ive been saying. Why does one down year, all of a sudden the norm, and whipes out the previous years. Him getting back to the pre 2012 numbers is just as likely, as 2012 being what to expect from here on out.

And if anyone thought I was calling other posters dumb, I apologize. I assumed everyone knew I meant it in the way as a "dumb decision" by the Orioles. Not that I was calling other posters dumb, if they didnt want him back.

[AshGL1914]

He's just a good guy. I'd miss him if the O's parted ways.

I would too. I really want to start 2013 with as much of the 2012 team intact as possible. We have only to add pieces to fill the gaps and enhance what took us to 93 regular season wins.