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Il BuonO Hangout Grand Counsel

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BTW there is almost no argument against putting CD on the WS roster. Because of the NL rules. Would anyone seriously rather have Kelly Johnson or Paredes as a PH instead of Davis? I wouldn't necessarily start him at third for defensive reasons, but as a LH PH in an NL park he has huge value.
I agree and again it's really a question of how Buck decides to use him.
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Il BuonO Hangout Grand Counsel

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Booed at Camden Yards for Games 6 and 7? I don't think so. Even in the WS there would only be 3 road games.

There might be some. People upset by his actions. It would be embarrassing at home and on national tv. Hopefully those idiots are drowned out by the cheering of those happy to have him back.

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No to the ALCS roster.

Yes to the WS roster, but there is no way you start him UNLESS Flash or Pearce have a horrid ALCS. I just can't see rocking the boat. If you get the the WS, go with what got you there. CD as PH off the bench works just fine for me.

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BTW there is almost no argument against putting CD on the WS roster. Because of the NL rules. Would anyone seriously rather have Kelly Johnson or Paredes as a PH instead of Davis? I wouldn't necessarily start him at third for defensive reasons, but as a LH PH in an NL park he has huge value.

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This is a no-brainer. No to ALCS, yes to world series. Our mvp made a mistake with PEDs and has been forgiven and has been a tremendous team player. Chris Davis has given enough of himself over the last 3 years to be given a second chance and to be welcomed back by his teammates. I don't care what the blow dried espn commentators have to say about it and I'm sure the players and management don't either.

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Here's another question. If we play the way we have been playing' date=' what do you do with Davis in the World Series? Start him at 3B and sit Flaherty? Start him at 1B and put Pearce in the OF? on the bench?[/quote']

I think Pearce in the OF could be a major possibility. Heck, Buck put Delmon out there on Sunday for nearly the entirety of the game.

Worst case, Davis in the WS gives you a Hail Mary pinch hitter. Need a potential long ball from the bottom half of the order? You know who to call.

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Buck talked about changing the karma to set up the double play Sunday. I think the karma could be right if we are fortunate enough to get to the World Series, but it isn't now. Ryan Flaherty's in a good place, and aside from the implicit condoning/tarnishing points, there's also his psyche to protect for the Kansas City series.

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How do injuries work in the playoffs? Lets just say Kelly Johnson stubs his toe in the bathroom of his hotel after game 5 and has to miss the rest of the playoffs can the Orioles replace him with a player that just so now happens to be allowed to play because their suspension is over? Or if your entire team gets hurt you cant replace them?

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