Rosenthal says deal done Jimenez (4/$50M - Official)

[Enjoy Terror]

They needed someone other than Gausman or Britton for #5. I certainly think Gausman will be a #2-#3 guy in due time, but I think his place is in the minors or in the pen for the time being.

Britton, I just don't know about. Without options, he has to make the team. He could be amazing in relief; who knows?

[Frobby]

With the number of pitchers this gives us, I would have to say Dan should have him some trade bait.

Yep, that's what I think, too.

[Hank Scorpio]

So much THIS

How about Jimenez blows out his shoulder and Angelos is proved right again?

I'm not against this purchase, but let's not pretend they just signed Cy Young. Jimenez makes the Orioles better, no argument. How much better?

[BillySmith]

With the number of pitchers this gives us, I would have to say Dan should have him some trade bait.

It's potentially a dream scenario this franchise has never seen.

[Rene88]

They needed someone other than Gausman or Britton for #5. I certainly think Gausman will be a #2-#3 guy in due time, but I think his place is in the minors or in the pen for the time being.

Britton, I just don't know about. Without options, he has to make the team. He could be amazing in relief; who knows?

Isn't anyone concerned about Gausman's missing pitch? I hope that is his focus in AAA this year.

[BillySmith]

Salute in Italian. Cheers to you.

Gratzie (sic) I'm having an extra tonight :smile11:

[Can_of_corn]

Isn't anyone concerned about Gausman's missing pitch? I hope that is his focus in AAA this year.

Sure looked like he found it last fall.

I am a LOT more worried about Norris and Jiminez then I am Gausman.

[TonySoprano]

With the number of pitchers this gives us, I would have to say Dan should have him some trade bait.

I think this allows Dan to use Yoon in the bullpen instead of the rotation.

[Rene88]

Sure looked like he found it last fall.

I am a LOT more worried about Norris and Jiminez then I am Gausman.

I guess you are a hater of this move....surely sounds like it.

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[Rene88]

I think this allows Dan to use Yoon in the bullpen instead of the rotation.

Where he probably belongs...

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[Dark Helmet]

How about Jimenez blows out his shoulder and Angelos is proved right again?

I'm not against this purchase, but let's not pretend they just signed Cy Young. Jimenez makes the Orioles better, no argument. How much better?

I think he makes us a lot better. Jimenez has the potential to win anywhere from 15-18 games. The revolving door of Britton/Johnson/Whoever might win 10. I know Jimenez isn't a 5 WAR player, but I think he gives them 5-7 more wins then any of the #5 guys without Jimenez.

[El Gordo]

Jimenez gets four years and $50MM in the deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (Twitter links). Some of the money will be deferred, Heyman adds http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/02/orioles-to-sign-ubaldo-jimenez.html

[pwhite]

It's nice that by making this move we are also depriving one of our AL East rivals of a starting pitcher.

[Can_of_corn]

I guess you are a hater of this move....surely sounds like it.

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I wouldn't do it.

But it might work.

All depends on how he pitches.

He is too erratic for my conservative style.

I don't "hate" it, I just wouldn't have done it.

Understand what I am saying?

[Can_of_corn]

I think he makes us a lot better. Jimenez has the potential to win anywhere from 15-18 games. The revolving door of Britton/Johnson/Whoever might win 10. I know Jimenez isn't a 5 WAR player, but I think he gives them 5-7 more wins then any of the #5 guys without Jimenez.

Why even bring up pitching wins?

You think the offense is going to score more for Jimenez?