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Aristotelian Hangout Grand Counsel

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Tonight was my first time seeing Peguero, and he did not help himself. With 2nd & 3rd none out he swung at the first two pitches from Phelps, then pops out weakly. With Berry on deck he really needed to be patient and drive a ball somewhere but didn't get it done. He also looks a little on the fat side.

Meanwhile, Lough rips a leadoff single the first time up, then triples in the third. He looks like a real keeper.

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gpolee Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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You put too much emphasis on ST numbers. I f Flaherty starts riding the bus then his job might be n danger.

Flaherty will be the starting 2B vs. RHP; Weeks vs. LHP. I agree Flaherty's ST numbers won't be the sole determining factor for management. Defense is the priority here. Orioles' pitchers success is predicated on strong up-the-middle D. Schoop will come some time later, maybe this season..

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There's no way I would describe Peguero's spot on the roster as "set". You may think he'll make the team, and he might, but it's not a lock. Same for Reimold to the DL. That would be convenient and may happen, but it's not certainly absolute.

I would at least add Escalona to the bullpen competition. In the end I don't think he'll get the spot, but he's on the 40-man and out of options so by default he's in consideration. Others pointing out Huntzinger and Meek have merit as well.

If Machado is not ready at the start of the season, I think there's a chance they'll go with Almanzar. Maybe it will be Gonzalez but, again, I haven't seen anything that says it "looks like" they'll go with Alex.

Good write up, lots to think about. Exciting times.

Escalona out 3 weeks with shoulder inflammation. Probably not making opening day roster...

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