Orioles are aggressively looking for backup catcher.

[El Gordo]

He's neither, but he does work for an Orioles based company so if you are looking for hard journalism, he's not your man.

The infornmation he passes on is what the Warehouse wants people to hear, and when he speculates on his own it is based on what he has reads on the message boards and is designed to prompt discussion, not necessarily a reflection of what he thinks. In fact my guess he really doesn't have any opinions that are not considered for their "media effect" and his ratings. Not really sure he is that much into baseball.

[sportsfan8703]

Just get Teagarden from the Mets AAA team. He's a Buck guy. RH. Knows the staff and division. Too easy not to happen.

[russ snyder]

Just get Teagarden from the Mets AAA team. He's a Buck guy. RH. Knows the staff and division. Too easy not to happen.

This makes a lot of sense. Plus, you would not have to give up too much for him.

[Rene88]

Just get Teagarden from the Mets AAA team. He's a Buck guy. RH. Knows the staff and division. Too easy not to happen.

Exactly. Problem is he will stay over Clevenger if Wieters comes back.

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[weams]

Exactly. Problem is he will stay over Clevenger if Wieters comes back.

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Catchers don't return from Tommy John surgery. Except for Teagarden.

[Rene88]

Catchers don't return from Tommy John surgery. Except for Teagarden.

So now it's a forgone conclusion he is having Tommy John???

Did I miss something?

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[weams]

So now it's a forgone conclusion he is having Tommy John???

Did I miss something?

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We will know by July 1.

[Rene88]

We will know by July 1.

I know but do you know something others don't?

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[weams]

I know but do you know something others don't?

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Nope. I only know Buck does not talk surgery, unless it is a strong probability. I also know they have set a time line. I also know what the flexor mass strains are about.

[Rene88]

Rumor: Buck called Tea over the weekend just to hear his voice....

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[mdbdotcom]

For what it's worth, Matt Latos was diagnosed with the same thing in April and has progressed well so far. I have to think the chances are better for a catcher.

And it's taken Latos a little over a month to have a good bullpen. Might need all 7 weeks (to July 1) before we know what's up with Wieters.

[ExileAngelos]

Catchers don't return from Tommy John surgery. Except for Teagarden.

You mean ever? This seems hard to believe.

[weams]

You mean ever? This seems hard to believe.

Teagarden and John Buck are the only ones I have ever heard of. How about you?

[weams]

And it's taken Latos a little over a month to have a good bullpen. Might need all 7 weeks (to July 1) before we know what's up with Wieters.

Latos might still have the surgery.

[ExileAngelos]

Teagarden and John Buck are the only ones I have ever heard of. How about you?

My first reaction is how many catchers have had TJ surgery. The list can't be terribly long.