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Jon Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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Well said. I agree with that (again, in theory that if we save money on X, we get Y, which we know not to be true). You should post more often....

Garza is exactly who I would sign, along with J Santana.

So, that's who you and I would sign. Now, who do you think the O's will sign?

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So, that's who you and I would sign. Now, who do you think the O's will sign?
The problem with Garza is he is a bigger health risk than Balfour. Having had an injury plagued season in 2012 and only pitching 155 IP last year. Clubs are apparently concerned about his medicals and he also has the reputation for coming unglued when things don't go his way. That plus the fact that he is looking for 4+ years at 18 M+ makes me think he is not the best choice. I would prefer Arroyo.
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The problem with Garza is he is a bigger health risk than Balfour. Having had an injury plagued season in 2012 and only pitching 155 IP last year. Clubs are apparently concerned about his medicals and he also has the reputation for coming unglued when things don't go his way. That plus the fact that he is looking for 4+ years at 18 M+ makes me think he is not the best choice. I would prefer Arroyo.

Yup, and if you're thinking it, imagine what such a risk-adverse team like the O's think about Garza.

I'd take the risk of spending money, and only money on Garza or Burnett, over spending money and losing a pick on Jimenez or Santana. But I still expect the O's to do none of the above.

I agree that Arroyo is the most likely SP signing. But if that's all they do, I still don't think it will be enough, that is, unless Gausman takes a major step forward this year.

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So 16 pages and I looked back a few ,.....are we still interested in Rodney?

According to multiple sources, the Orioles have made it known that they are comfortable with in-house options at closer and are instead attempting to acquire at least one veteran starting pitcher. They also have been inquiring about reserve catchers despite having four players at the position currently on their 40-man roster.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-exploring-starting-pitching-reserve-catching-not-hot-on-closers-20140112,0,2701626.story#ixzz2qHbJaF5z

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According to multiple sources, the Orioles have made it known that they are comfortable with in-house options at closer and are instead attempting to acquire at least one veteran starting pitcher. They also have been inquiring about reserve catchers despite having four players at the position currently on their 40-man roster.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-exploring-starting-pitching-reserve-catching-not-hot-on-closers-20140112,0,2701626.story#ixzz2qHbJaF5z

It's becoming more and more clear the rationale behind this mentality. A lot of the people we want are overpriced, a health risk and/or have personalities not for this team. The idea of Rodney on this team doesn't sit well with me. I'd still love Burnett or Arroyo but at this point, I'm just ready for some baseball.

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According to multiple sources, the Orioles have made it known that they are comfortable with in-house options at closer and are instead attempting to acquire at least one veteran starting pitcher. They also have been inquiring about reserve catchers despite having four players at the position currently on their 40-man roster.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-exploring-starting-pitching-reserve-catching-not-hot-on-closers-20140112,0,2701626.story#ixzz2qHbJaF5z

More catchers???? What a joke. I think there is a syndrome that creates paranoia when you have less than 10 catchers...

Clevenger is fine, move on!!!

I wonder if DD has a hot lead on a Wieters trade...?

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Buck let Strop wear his hat sideways. I was surprised because he didn't let Andino do it, why let Strop get away with it?

If that's true, my completely trivial guess is because Andino is tough and probably plays better when antagonized, while Strop was a bit sensitive (witness the way they tried to move him very gradually back into the set-up role last year).

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