Mariners announce they've acquired Robert Andino

[Bohs&O's]

TRob appears to have the right 'tude. And we have had some good luck with young CAL outfielders from the Mariners

And this trade kinda still connects us to Bedard in a weird coincidental way.lol

http://seattlesportscentral.com/mariners-baseball/a-trayvon-robinson-post/

[scOtt]

If he's only 25 and still pre-arb, sounds llike his options weren't managed very damn well.

[weams]

If he's only 25 and still pre-arb, sounds llike his options weren't managed very damn well.

He was supposed to be a star.

[Bradysburns]

I'm surprised that we're letting McLouth walk...although I'm guessing that's not written in stone.

I was wondering if that was really the case. I guess if could give us more leverage/protection in a negotiation with Nate, so that we're not tempted to overpay. If so, that's a good thing. But I certainly hope they're not taking Nate off the table. I think he was more important to this team than many people think.

[CA-ORIOLE]

If he's only 25 and still pre-arb, sounds llike his options weren't managed very damn well.

Well, he's been in the minors for 8 years.

[scOtt]

Well, he's been in the minors for 8 years.

Alright, I assumed he signed out of college.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Definitely not. He's seeing what people are offering on the FA market. O's are still trying to sign him from everything I'm reading.

I'm reading that BJ Upton and Bourne are probably looking at deals in excess of 5/75. That could bode well for Mclouth in what looks like a soft year for FA's.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Alright, I assumed he signed out of college.

Nope. His first pro year was 2005 at age 17.

[DrungoHazewood]

For ST games? He's out of options, and I doubt he'd clear waivers.

I have little doubt he'd clear waivers. He was just traded for Robert Andino, who probably wasn't going to be tendered a contract. He's coming off a year where he OPS'd in the low .700s in the PCL. He's really only hit for a year in AA and at 6000-ft Albuquerque. His major league record, admittedly in 300 PAs, is terrible. He's a warm body who can play a little defense a pinch run, and maybe they can tweak his swing mechanics enough so that he's a non-terrible option as a 5th outfielder.

[Frobby]

If we sign McLouth, do we think that means no Hamilton?

Yes, and if we don't sign McLouth, that also means no Hamilton. I'll be stunned if we pursue him.

[Frobby]

I have little doubt he'd clear waivers. He was just traded for Robert Andino, who probably wasn't going to be tendered a contract. He's coming off a year where he OPS'd in the low .700s in the PCL. He's really only hit for a year in AA and at 6000-ft Albuquerque. His major league record, admittedly in 300 PAs, is terrible. He's a warm body who can play a little defense a pinch run, and maybe they can tweak his swing mechanics enough so that he's a non-terrible option as a 5th outfielder.

Basically, he's competition for Avery and Hoes, and right now he might be a little behind them. He has more experience but is a couple of years older.

[MurphDogg]

I have little doubt he'd clear waivers. He was just traded for Robert Andino, who probably wasn't going to be tendered a contract. He's coming off a year where he OPS'd in the low .700s in the PCL. He's really only hit for a year in AA and at 6000-ft Albuquerque. His major league record, admittedly in 300 PAs, is terrible. He's a warm body who can play a little defense a pinch run, and maybe they can tweak his swing mechanics enough so that he's a non-terrible option as a 5th outfielder.

He also hit well in 2009. He came from Crenshaw High in LA which is not exactly a fertile development program. My guess is that he was exceptionally raw coming out of high school. Hitting well in 2009-2011 even with stadium/league effects is nothing to sneeze at. He has a 70 point delta between avg and OBP, does league effect have something to do with that? He hit in the league he was in, sure I would feel better if he had AAA success in the IL rather than the PCL but what are you gonna do? He made the All-Star team every year from 2009 to 2011 and if he hits like he did then in Spring Training he will make the team if not, maybe he won't be claimed.

[Ripken]

They dumped a worthless Andino for a kid they can evaluate during the spring. He's likely not going to make the team and will be lost. In the end they saved the money. Sounds good to me.

[TradeAngelos]

They dumped a worthless Andino for a kid they can evaluate during the spring. He's likely not going to make the team and will be lost. In the end they saved the money. Sounds good to me.

And that is the main goal, to "save money".

Good job O's.

Do the O's have some new found depth at 2nd base that I am unaware of making Andino "worthless" to us?

[CA-ORIOLE]

Do the O's have some new found depth at 2nd base that I am unaware of making Andino "worthless" to us?

Casilla from the Twins.