Orioles have recruiting opportunity for Jose Abreu through Urrutia

[Redskins Rick]

Move Davis to DH. It's not like he's a huge asset with the glove.

4 errors, RF over 9, and a .996 Fielding Percent.

Nope, just terrible with the glove.

[Redskins Rick]

The Marlins are rumored to be in on him big. Of course, I can't imagine why anyone would choose to play for that team.

Would they spend the money??????????????????

[BohKnowsBmore]

Would they spend the money??????????????????

Have to think with how beloved he could be as a cuban defector-turned MLB superstar in Miami it would be very much worth it for them. Would easily be a net positive money-making contract.

[BohKnowsBmore]

He looks a lot more athletic than Abreu. Of course, asking your best player who is a decent 1B to move to DH for an overweight DH type will go over big on the team, I'm sure.

I certainly wouldn't consider Davis a defensive hole on this team. Didn't we just see him last night hold an important runner on third on a nicely fielded ball and scoop another big throw on an out? Not saying anecdotal evidence suggests he's a + defender, but it's just sort of odd timing to call out Davis as a defender.

[Redskins Rick]

Have to think with how beloved he could be as a cuban defector-turned MLB superstar in Miami it would be very much worth it for them. Would easily be a net positive money-making contract.

Their payroll is only 39 million, true, but they are screaming about cash problems and the very low attendance issues.

It might be very productive for them as a PR move, but can they afford it?

[Babypowder]

Their payroll is only 39 million, true, but they are screaming about cash problems and the very low attendance issues.

It might be very productive for them as a PR move, but can they afford it?

They were reportedly in until the last minute on both Puig and Cespedes.

[Can_of_corn]

Their payroll is only 39 million, true, but they are screaming about cash problems and the very low attendance issues.

It might be very productive for them as a PR move, but can they afford it?

:rofl:

Not sure if it has changed with the new stadium but for years the revenue sharing money they received covered their entire payroll.

Unless the owner has been siphoning it off the team has plenty of money.

Also, TV money increases by 25 million or so next year.

[Redskins Rick]

They were reportedly in until the last minute on both Puig and Cespedes.

You mean like the Orioles and Tex, and some other big $$$$ FAs?

Just so they can tell the fans, well, dang it, we tried.

[weams]

You mean like the Orioles and Tex, and some other big $$$$ FAs?

Just so they can tell the fans, well, dang it, we tried.

I am of the opinion that this front office would never even think of that.

There is a new Sheriff in town. That said? We are not spending 65 million dollars on a guy like this. Is Cespedes even good anymore?

Both Buck and Dan have probably signed their last contracts. They will do what they please and do it with ease.

[Redskins Rick]

I am of the opinion that this front office would never even think of that.

There is a new Sheriff in town. That said? We are not spending 65 million dollars on a guy like this. Is Cespedes even good anymore?

Thats funny, Weams, very funny.

You are correct, I dont see this team, taking that kind of chance.

[incubus]

Someone's going to take this the wrong way:

I had that same thought.

[blid]

He looks a lot more athletic than Abreu. Of course, asking your best player who is a decent 1B to move to DH for an overweight DH type will go over big on the team, I'm sure.

Maybe the overweight DH-type could be used at DH.

[weams]

Maybe the overweight DH-type could be used at DH.

And just in case anyone missed it. That Player will sign for the most money. Not to play with anyone in particular. He risked his life for this payday.

[Moose Milligan]

Awesome, we're going to be bombarded with Jose Abreu threads for the foreseeable future.

Did anyone actually read Jonah Keri's article? Don't believe the hype 100%.

[weams]

Awesome, we're going to be bombarded with Jose Abreu threads for the foreseeable future.

No. We won't.