Mariners announce they've acquired Robert Andino

[weams]

I'm assuming you mean he has an injured shoulder? If so, he might survive the rule 5.

Yes. Elbow and now shoulder.

[Slappy]

These types of responses to small moves always seem designed to piss me off. Not every move has to be a blockbuster. Who was saying WOW!! when we signed Nate McLouth to a minor league deal? Or added Darren O'Day to the bullpen? Both turned out to be huge moves. Now, I don't think that acquiring Robinson will turn out to be so important. But you need a pinch runner on your bench if you're going to have Wieters, Hardy, and possibly Reynolds on your roster. You need a defensive replacement for the late innings if Reimold is your starting LF'er. This is a solid, though certainly not major move. And, it's much better than just designating Andino for assignment and losing him for nothing.

Over-react much?

[weams]

Upside of a potential leadoff hitter.

Robinson has the speed to swipe 40+ bases a year, his SB% is a bit below average.

[Greg]

Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch

Robinson is out of minor league options, just like Andino #orioles

[Basketeer]

Robinson seems to be a switch hitter, with speed (169 minor league steals) and defense anywhere in the outfield. Fourth outfielder, late inning pinch runner and defensive replacement if Reimold or Davis end up in LF. With the addition of Cassilla, I'm not surprised by this move. And, I'm also satisfied with it.

This is the correct answer.

[clapdiddy]

These types of responses to small moves always seem designed to piss me off. Not every move has to be a blockbuster. Who was saying WOW!! when we signed Nate McLouth to a minor league deal? Or added Darren O'Day to the bullpen? Both turned out to be huge moves. Now, I don't think that acquiring Robinson will turn out to be so important. But you need a pinch runner on your bench if you're going to have Wieters, Hardy, and possibly Reynolds on your roster. You need a defensive replacement for the late innings if Reimold is your starting LF'er. This is a solid, though certainly not major move. And, it's much better than just designating Andino for assignment and losing him for nothing.

After reading a bit more about him, I'd like to revise my first thoughts on Robinson.

That being said...try the decaf, man!

[Bosibus]

These types of responses to small moves always seem designed to piss me off. Not every move has to be a blockbuster. Who was saying WOW!! when we signed Nate McLouth to a minor league deal? Or added Darren O'Day to the bullpen? Both turned out to be huge moves. Now, I don't think that acquiring Robinson will turn out to be so important. But you need a pinch runner on your bench if you're going to have Wieters, Hardy, and possibly Reynolds on your roster. You need a defensive replacement for the late innings if Reimold is your starting LF'er. This is a solid, though certainly not major move. And, it's much better than just designating Andino for assignment and losing him for nothing.

I like this trade, I am not an Andino guy at all. I was making a joke that Andino is out of the AL East now.

[Orioles0615]

We needed a starting LF in AAA. I'm going to miss Dino feeding off of the crowd.

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

These types of responses to small moves always seem designed to piss me off. Not every move has to be a blockbuster. Who was saying WOW!! when we signed Nate McLouth to a minor league deal? Or added Darren O'Day to the bullpen? Both turned out to be huge moves. Now, I don't think that acquiring Robinson will turn out to be so important. But you need a pinch runner on your bench if you're going to have Wieters, Hardy, and possibly Reynolds on your roster. You need a defensive replacement for the late innings if Reimold is your starting LF'er. This is a solid, though certainly not major move. And, it's much better than just designating Andino for assignment and losing him for nothing.

Wow. Calm down. He was being serious. Dino is a notorious Red Sox killer. The fans in Boston are actually happy to see him go.

[DrungoHazewood]

Trayvon Robinson looks to be AAA material at best.

He'd be a fairly decent asset if the O's moved to Albuquerque.

[sevastras]

He'd be a fairly decent asset if the O's moved to Albuquerque.

Does he know the town well and could help everyone get aquainted with the area?

[Enjoy Terror]

Looking a lot like Mahoney/Schoop/Kelly/Flaherty in the Norfolk infield next year.

Roberts/Casilla at 2B in Baltimore.

[DrungoHazewood]

Doesn't look like he hits major league pitching but .... slugged .552 in 408 plate appearances in AAA in 2011. PCL I believe.

Albuquerque is kind of like a minor league version of Coors Field before the humidor. The 2011 Isotopes scored nearly six runs a game, had a team OPS of .839, and finished 70-74. Robinson was 5th or 6th on the team (min 100 PAs) in OPS, although he did outhit Jay Gibbons.

[weams]

@scottyweebs

Best Trayvon Robinson comp I can come up with is a poor man's Curtis Granderson.

[jcarm]

I think that Robinson is a pretty decent return here. There may be some upside to be had here.