Jurrjens Silence is Deafening (Deal in doubt?)

[BillySmith]

Stating the obvious, but have I missed anything or is it pretty clear that this signing may be in jeopardy. I think Roch or maybe Encina might have speculated about more tests being done, but I could be completely wrong.

Is this just the normal Angelos way of checking medicals? I hope it's just normal business.

[Crazysilver03]

Everything I've read said the contract will still be signed. They are just putting him through a very extensive physical.

[Can_of_corn]

Stating the obvious, but have I missed anything or is it pretty clear that this signing may be in jeopardy. I think Roch or maybe Encina might have speculated about more tests being done, but I could be completely wrong.

Is this just the normal Angelos way of checking medicals? I hope it's just normal business.

There is nothing normal about the way medicals are checked under Angelos.

[Il BuonO]

There is nothing normal about the way medicals are checked under Angelos.

Well, if it's one thing I like about Angelos it's that he's thorough when it comes to medical records and physicals. Especially with a guy like this. Take your time.

[Can_of_corn]

Well, if it's one thing I like about Angelos it's that he's thorough when it comes to medical records and physicals. Especially with a guy like this. Take your time.

Didn't Angelos personally decide that Aaron Sele failed his physical because he thought he saw something on a scan?

[Il BuonO]

Didn't Angelos personally decide that Aaron Sele failed his physical because he thought he saw something on a scan?

I think you're right. And again, I'm ok with that.

[weams]

Didn't Angelos personally decide that Aaron Sele failed his physical because he thought he saw something on a scan?

Yeah. But that was a long time ago. Before he got beat down.

[paulcoates]

After Duchsherer, I am sure they are being cautious

[TonySoprano]

Everything I've read said the contract will still be signed. They are just putting him through a very extensive physical.

[clapdiddy]

Just hope we don't come back with one of these:

[Can_of_corn]

Yeah. But that was a long time ago. Before he got beat down.

I think part of the issue the O's have had with free agents is directly attributable to what happened with Sele.

[Rene88]

Didn't Angelos personally decide that Aaron Sele failed his physical because he thought he saw something on a scan?

Yes. The only thing deafening is the lack of any quality free agent signings this offseason.

[notyourbuddy]

We have allocated a massive portion of our offseason budget to the Jurrjen's signing. Best to make sure he is 100% healthy lest we find ourselves with an injured player and no money left to find a suitable replacement.

[Dr. Unk]

There is nothing normal about the way medicals are checked under Angelos.

You got that right!

[Frobby]

Didn't Angelos personally decide that Aaron Sele failed his physical because he thought he saw something on a scan?

I think you're right. And again, I'm ok with that.

No, I don't think Angelos made the medical diagnosis, but he's the one who decided he wanted to modify the deal with Sele after the doctors found "moderate wear and tear that potentially could worsen by the third or fourth year of Sele's contract." http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2000-01-11/sports/0001110013_1_sele-orioles-gillick

It's interesting to see that Sele then had two excellent seasons, deteriorated pretty significantly in Year 3, and had a very poor Year 4.

2000: 34 starts, 211 IP, 4.51 ERA

2001: 33 starts, 215 IP, 3.60 ERA

2002: 26 starts, 160 IP, 4.89 ERA

2003: 25 starts, 121 IP, 5.77 ERA

Using fWAR, Sele was not worth $29 mm over the four years, though he was worth about $19 mm in the first two seasons.