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[OFFNY]

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This article was written yesterday morning, after the Yankees series and prior to the first game of the series against the Blue Jays.

 

Machado's Move to Shortstop Still Puzzles

(By Andrew Stetka)

http://www.masnsports.com/orioles-buzz/2018/04/andrew-stetka-machados-move-to-short-still-puzzles.html

 

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[Frobby]

I was in favor of leaving Beckham at short, but now that the move has been made, it’s foolish to judge the results on 11 games.    Let both guys make their adjustments and we’ll see how the tandem looks in June.    

[OFFNY]

10 minutes ago, Frobby said:

 

I was in favor of leaving Beckham at shortstop, but now that the move has been made, I think that it’s foolish to judge the results on 11 games. Let both guys make their adjustments, and we’ll see how the tandem looks in June.    

 

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You're probably correct.

I don't necessarily agree with the article, but I simply wanted to put it out there because of the fact that it is in relation to Machado in general.

 

I believe that your line of reasoning (waiting at least until early June to make a bona-fide evaluation) also holds true for judging the Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner signings, and subsequently judging the Orioles' 2018 starting rotation at-large, also.

 

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[Frobby]

4 minutes ago, OFFNY said:

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You're probably correct.

I don't necessarily agree with the article, but I simply wanted to put it out there because of the fact that it is in relation to Machado in general.

 

I believe that your line of reasoning (waiting at least until early June to make a bona-fide evaluation) also holds true for judging the Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner signings, and subsequently judging the Orioles' 2018 starting rotation at-large, also.

 

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Well, I think with almost any veteran player in any situation, it takes two months before the numbers mean a whole lot.     But in the case of Manny and especially Beckham, they’re learning new roles and it takes time to adjust.     Manny’s played a lot of SS in his life, but the major league level is a bit different and he hasn’t done much of it.    As to Beckham, as I mentioned elsewhere, check out how Cal and Mora did when they were first installed at 3B.     The first 30-40 games were rough, then they got their bearings.    

[Moose Milligan]

Beckham looks solid at 3rd so far.  What do you guys think?

 

 

[bobmc]

[El Gordo]

16 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

Beckham looks solid at 3rd so far.  What do you guys think?

 

 

I wouldn't say solid but OK. still error prone.

[Frobby]

16 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

Beckham looks solid at 3rd so far.  What do you guys think?

 

 

Too soon to tell.     Put it this way, he looks better than Mark Reynolds or Wilson Betemit, and nowhere near as good as Manny.   

[OFFNY]

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(vs. TIGERS, 4/19)

 

NUMBER 4

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[bobmc]

 

[bobmc]

Sublime

 

[bobmc]

Otro pelota bateado con poder!  Hasta la vista!

 

[ORIOLE33]

For what? Hitting 2 HR’s in a blowout loss?

[Burg]

I'm so glad we made Manny happy to the detriment of the team.  I'm sure he'll repay the favor by re-signing here.  <deep sigh>

[weams]

Trade Manny Tomorrow.  Not Saturday. Tomorrow. And trade Jon the moment he has a hot streak when he comes back.