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If he's out of options, then that should mean he's a favorite to compete for the 4th OF job i would think. Don't like the numbers he's compiled in the majors so far (although it is just 288 AB spaced out over 2 years), but at least he's got some good OBP upside from his minor league career.

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Robinson has good bat speed from both sides of the plate, but is aggressive and strikes out frequently. He'll take walks and knows how to work a count, but scouts say he sometimes sells out his hitting approach for power, which has worked in Triple-A but might cause problems once major league pitchers see him a few times. Although he's stolen just eight bases this year, he has plus speed. His technique still needs some refinement, but he should get into double-digit steals in the majors if given the green light often enough. His arm is below average, but he has enough range to handle center field and is even more effective when used in left field.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/7/25/2291360/prospect-of-the-day-trayvon-robinson-of-los-angeles-dodgers

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Wow...a little surprised about Drake. Thought he would be protected. Maybe we have some other moves coming?

Because Drake missed most of last season, Duquette probably thinks he's got a good chance of sneaking him through waivers as teams set their rosters for the Rule five draft. Plus, most likely teams will shy away from Drake because of his shoulder uncertainties. I still don't know what pictures Exposito has of Duquette, but he keeps finding a way to stay on the roster.

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If he's out of options, then that should mean he's a favorite to compete for the 4th OF job i would think. Don't like the numbers he's compiled in the majors so far (although it is just 288 AB spaced out over 2 years), but at least he's got some good OBP upside from his minor league career.

I think that he is our Nate McLouth replacement myself.

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And the Red Sox breathe a sigh of relief...
He's a Red Sox killer. Look at the last game of 2011.

I think you missed the joke. :)

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

That being said...try the decaf, man! ;):D

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.

Yup, totally forgot the curse of the Andino. Sorry about the jump to conclusions! :P

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If he's out of options, then that should mean he's a favorite to compete for the 4th OF job i would think. Don't like the numbers he's compiled in the majors so far (although it is just 288 AB spaced out over 2 years), but at least he's got some good OBP upside from his minor league career.

Ehh, I don't think that makes him a "favorite" and it certainly diminishes some of the potential advantage from the trade imo.

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Bye bye Big Game Bosox killing Bobby Andino. I enjoyed the time you were here. Don't know what that last game winning hit at end of 2011 meant to 2012 fortunes of both O's and sux but have to think it meant something. And now that you have been rendered expendable you bring us a younger OF with some potential upside. Thanks! :clap3:

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Because Drake missed most of last season, Duquette probably thinks he's got a good chance of sneaking him through waivers as teams set their rosters for the Rule five draft. Plus, most likely teams will shy away from Drake because of his shoulder uncertainties. I still don't know what pictures Exposito has of Duquette, but he keeps finding a way to stay on the roster.

I am surprised that we have kept him. Must be some reason for it. http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2012/10/former_red_sox_gm_dan_duquette.html

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I would have DFA'd Andino so bringing in a guy with upside to compete for the fourth outfielder role is a good move. It would be great if he had an option remaining but there is no way we could have gotten him for Andino if that were the case.

Exactly. Andino was likely to be DFA'd anyway so at least the Orioles got something out of it. I seriously doubt they are viewing Robinson as a replacement for McLouth or anything like that. If Robinson doesn't make the team out of spring training, you try to pass him through to the minors. If he gets claimed, it really isn't a loss. Duquette has shown a willingness to let guys go (or at least expose them to waivers) if they aren't helping the team. I don't see why this would be any different.

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