Schmuck: The Orioles need to be bold and turn 2B job over to Schoop

[El Gordo]

It isn't an issue of Weeks v Schoop. The 2B job is Flaherty's when Manny comes back. It is an issue of who fills in while Manny is a way. They would seem to feel it is better for Schoop to go to Norfolk and not burn his service time.

[wildcard]

Weeks did not hit well in 2012 and not great even in AAA last year. However, a 4/28 spring certainly isn't what we should expect for him going forward. Plenty of guys have hit .500 in spring and then tanked when the season started. The opposite is also true. I don't expect much from Weeks offensively but it wouldn't surprise me if he hit .250, drew a few walks, and stole a few bases. He has not hit but he has handled 2B okay and shown good plate discipline numbers. Ultimately, it doesn't come down to your argument of why you think Schoop should start over Weeks. It comes down to what actually happens. And it sure looks like Schoop is going down to Norfolk to start the year. It doesn't matter what you want. Sorry to say.

So you are saying that since Weeks has started two games in a row at 2B, he is the OD starter. Kind of thin evidence. Schoop, Casilla and Flaherty have also started at 2B since the off day.

[El Gordo]

So you are saying that since Weeks has started two games in a row at 2B, he is the OD starter. Kind of thin evidence. Schoop, Casilla and Flaherty have also started at 2B since the off day.

When was the last time Flaherty played 2B this spring?

[weams]

When was the last time Flaherty played 2B this spring?

When Manny's scar-tissue/leg cramps/pulled-hammy stopped him from running at all?

[El Gordo]

When Manny's scar-tissue/leg cramps/pulled-hammy stopped him from running at all?

Manny ran yesterday and will run today.

[wildcard]

When was the last time Flaherty played 2B this spring?

Flaherty started at 2B on Friday.

[Frobby]

It's not clear to me what the O's will do with Schoop when the year begins. Manny being on the DL greatly improves Schoop's odds of breaking camp with the big club IMO.

[Ed-die... Ed-die]

And, on cue, Schoop enters today's games and pops a home run...

[OFFNY]

Schoop has way too much long term implications for this club to let him break camp with the O's. I really like Schoop, and I think he will be here a long time, and that he will play in Baltimore this year. But not until we protect our control of him for an additional year.

I think that this is probably the best argument, and one that I agree with.

I had previously stated that if Buck and Duquette think that he's the best man (while Machado is hurt) then they should go with him, but I just changed my mind.

Thanks.

[weams]

And, on cue, Schoop enters today's games and pops a home run...

You were aware that he had entered before to make an error to lose the lead, right?

[Ed-die... Ed-die]

Sure. But I was referring to his offense. Thought that was obvious.

He popped another homer, kept his average at .400... and added more drama to the situation.

[tntoriole]

I think that this is probably the best argument, and one that I agree with.

I had previously stated that if Buck and Duquette think that he's the best man (while Machado is hurt) then they should go with him, but I just changed my mind.

Thanks.

No way that I lose a year of control of Schoop for the limited games Manny is out.

[Can_of_corn]

No way that I lose a year of control of Schoop for the limited games Manny is out.

There is nothing stopping the O's from demoting him once Machado comes back.

[Frobby]

No way that I lose a year of control of Schoop for the limited games Manny is out.

Over time, I've become convinced that it's pretty rare for a player to be called up and spend six straight years in the majors without ever being sent down for a spell due to struggling performance. If we need Schoop on the team on March 31, put him there. The rest will sort itself out over time.

[Guest]

Schoop down. Ryan at 3b and trade for Nick Franklin.