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It wouldn't be the loss of a pick that's an issue, it would be the entrance of another exhibit into evidence that the organization doesn't seem to have a coherent proactive approach to building a roster.

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Il BuonO Hangout Grand Counsel

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How so? For the sake of argument, if the O's identify a FA who fills a need at a reasonable financial cost, and who also costs a draft pick, wouldn't adding such a player make sense if he furthers the cause of reaching the postseason during what many seem to consider a closing window?

The O's haven't exactly been major players in FA over the last...lots of years...so I don't see how making a calculated departure from that history for a particular player indicates that the O's organizational philosophy lacks coherence.

Can an organization with a coherent plan not invest in both the FA market and the draft?

You think adding one player, say Morales, is the missing link?

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How so? For the sake of argument, if the O's identify a FA who fills a need at a reasonable financial cost, and who also costs a draft pick, wouldn't adding such a player make sense if he furthers the cause of reaching the postseason during what many seem to consider a closing window?

The O's haven't exactly been major players in FA over the last...lots of years...so I don't see how making a calculated departure from that history for a particular player indicates that the O's organizational philosophy lacks coherence.

Can an organization with a coherent plan not invest in both the FA market and the draft?

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2013-12-30/the-screwball-why-kendrys-morales-is-a-better-investment-than-nelson-cruz

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Kendrys Morales OPS in 2013 was .780 against RHP, .794 against LHP.

Xavier Paul's OPS in 2013 was .775 against RHP.

Steve Pearce's OPS in 2013 was .802 against LHP.

Factoring in park effects, I'll concede that Kendrys Morales would likely outproduce a platoon of Xavier Paul and Steve Pearce in 2014. But will the difference be so great to justify losing a first round pick?

One thing I know for sure--this team needs to upgrade its pitching more than it needs to upgrade its lineup. Once this team signs Bronson Arroyo and a decent closer, then I can ponder whether it's worth sacrificing a bit of the future to sign Morales. The worst outcome would be signing Morales and having to go with "internal options" for the bullpen and rotation due to lack of funds.

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You think adding one player, say Morales, is the missing link?

No, but I also don't swing to the opposite pole and conclude that his signing would signal continued the continued inability of the O's to form an organizational plan. It just seemed like a pretty strong statement, so I was wondering what lies beneath.

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Kendrys Morales OPS in 2013 was .780 against RHP, .794 against LHP.

Xavier Paul's OPS in 2013 was .775 against RHP.

Steve Pearce's OPS in 2013 was .802 against LHP.

Factoring in park effects, I'll concede that Kendrys Morales would likely outproduce a platoon of Xavier Paul and Steve Pearce in 2014. But will the difference be so great to justify losing a first round pick?

One thing I know for sure--this team needs to upgrade its pitching more than it needs to upgrade its lineup. Once this team signs Bronson Arroyo and a decent closer, then I can ponder whether it's worth sacrificing a bit of the future to sign Morales. The worst outcome would be signing Morales and having to go with "internal options" for the bullpen and rotation due to lack of funds.

It's all about the pitching.

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/138193-Tanaka-To-Be-Posted/page13

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/137981-Orioles-Met-with-Burnett-s-Agent/page9

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No, but I also don't swing to the opposite pole and conclude that his signing would signal continued the continued inability of the O's to form an organizational plan. It just seemed like a pretty strong statement, so I was wondering what lies beneath.

With their lack of an organizational plan I don't think one signing suddenly changes that, or is even the right move.

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Last year our OPS+ was 99 and our ERA+ was 100. Too many people overate the offense and underrate the pitching imo. They both need to improve.

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With their lack of an organizational plan I don't think one signing suddenly changes that, or is even the right move.

Let there be a new plan. A glorious plan. A plan filled with Morales and Garza and Jimenez. Let the rest of MLB stand in awe of the new plan.

And then someone get a towel for SrMeowMeow. Because, you know...the spike thing.

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