Dan Connolly: Orioles Still Trying to Obtain a Lefthanded Hitting Infielder

[weams]

He's been back about 2 weeks. And hit something like .380 over his last 10 games.

Good. I look forward to seeing him here.

[Lucky Jim]

Niuman Romero, a switch-hitter, was lifted for a defensive replacement in the 9th inning at Bowie last night. Wouldn't surprise me if he is in Baltimore today after the Pearce injury. Even if Pearce is only going to miss a day or two, they could option Gonzo for Romero.

Good call.

[SteveO]

Jemile Weeks Stats Summary

TEAM LG LEVEL G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI BB IBB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS GO/AO

Norfolk INT AAA 62 205 28 57 79 11 4 1 19 37 0 30 8 4 .278 .391 .385 .776 1.03

Aberdeen NYP A(Short) 3 11 1 4 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 .364 .462 .455 .916 0.20

GCL Orioles GCL ROK 5 16 5 9 14 3 1 0 3 3 0 3 1 0 .563 .632 .875 1.507 1.00

Minors 2014 [+] Minors 70 232 34 70 98 15 5 1 22 42 0 34 10 4 .302 .411 .422 .833 0.97

My only problem with Weeks is that his fielding is not just bad, its atrocious. If it were not he would have been here prior to getting injured.

I am not so sure I want to sacrifice the greatest strength of this team for the slight uptick he would offensively provide

As a bench body sure....as a starter...no thanks

[EagleOriole]

Not sure if this was mentioned anywhere else but I wouldn't mind trading for Luis Valbuena from the Cubs. He is 28, plays 3B - although not well (probably better than Davis), he has 14 homers in 330 ABs this season, with 47 BBs and he has an OPS of .756.

Not sure he would cost all that much. Think he would be an nice pick-up for us and since the Cubs have 5 young stud IF they would probably be willing to deal (Castro, Bryant, Baez, Rizzo, Russell).

What are your thoughts on Valbuena.

[weams]

Not sure if this was mentioned anywhere else but I wouldn't mind trading for Luis Valbuena from the Cubs. He is 28, plays 3B - although not well (probably better than Davis), he has 14 homers in 330 ABs this season, with 47 BBs and he has an OPS of .756.

Not sure he would cost all that much. Think he would be an nice pick-up for us and since the Cubs have 5 young stud IF they would probably be willing to deal (Castro, Bryant, Baez, Rizzo, Russell).

What are your thoughts on Valbuena.

My thoughts are that he has not passed through waivers.

[EagleOriole]

My thoughts are that he has not passed through waivers.

I figured, but I could not find it anywhere, so I thought I would post it.

[El Gordo]

Good. I look forward to seeing him here.

I don't I like to see DP's and I bet the O's pitchers do too.

[Rene88]

My only problem with Weeks is that his fielding is not just bad, its atrocious. If it were not he would have been here prior to getting injured.

I am not so sure I want to sacrifice the greatest strength of this team for the slight uptick he would offensively provide

As a bench body sure....as a starter...no thanks

Agree 100% but September 1st means bench away! He is a valuable piece for September IMO.

[El Gordo]

Agree 100% but September 1st means bench away! He is a valuable piece for September IMO.

No problem with Weeks as a PR/PH.

[Rene88]

No problem with Weeks as a PR/PH.

True, but Berry can play OF and back up CF too I believe. I would recall both Weeks and Berry. I know they will recall Berry, not so sure about Weeks (I hope they do).

[billhatf]

About a week ago I had heard that Romero was under consideration for September ... good defender ...