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Frobby Hangout Grand Counsel

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Dead on it. Machado's projected future build already has some "experts" predicting he won't stick at SS. I am of the opinion that him playing at third will exacerbate this problem and the O's will be "stuck" with an All Star third baseman instead of one of the better players in the game.

I'm totally confused as to how this discussion got started in a Nate McLouth thread. I also don't understand why, if experts are thinking Machado won't stick at SS because of his "projected future build," playing 3B for another 2 years is going to "exacerbate that problem." Is he going to have a bigger appetite if he plays 3B than if he played SS?

Here's what I know:

1. It is highly likely that Machado won't be as good a defensive SS as Hardy.

2. It is highly likely that whoever we'd put at 3B won't be as good a defensive 3B as Machado.

I see no reason to downgrade my defense on the entire left side of my infield without a very good reason.

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Could you pay some of Hardy's contract and deal him with...say...Tillman and get Bauer plus back from AZ?

Why would you need to pay any of Hardy's contract? Per fangraphs, he was worth $12.5 mm in his "down year" last year. I'm thrilled to have this guy for two more years at $7 mm per.

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Your trolling and knee-jerk reactions are getting old. Period. You and TradeAngelos and Birdland have all lost credibility by posting the same negative, predictable stuff over and over and over. And you can all move on to another board as far as I'm concerned. Unfortunately, and luckily for you, that's not up to me.

Sorry, dan-o, but I must spread my rep around. Great post though.

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Exactly, if he can come back I'd love to see him in the 2 hole just because he can handle the bat so well when he's on. McClouth would/should get the nod early on for the 2 hole. McClouth can drive in runs, I'd like to see him further down in the order. 6 or 7 is a nice spot for him. He can either be a run producer or he can be the 2nd lead off man in the order. He gives you a poop ton of flexibility.

McLouth has better speed and base stealing ability which I think should make him the leadoff hitter with Nick matting 2nd.

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