Orioles Discussing Four-Year Deal With Nick Markakis (Signs w/ATL)

[weams]

You could easily improve second base, first base, and catcher over what we had last season. So yeah if you add in left field that is 4 other positions out of 9.

First Base and Catcher fix themselves.

Second is set. Left and Right.

[CA-ORIOLE]

Yep, it's a non-profit.

Is the "Hate Markakis Society" associated with the "Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association?"

[weams]

Is the "Hate Markakis Society" associated with the "Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association?"

There is no admission fee to either. Nor do you need to be vouched for.

[tntoriole]

First Base and Catcher fix themselves.

Second is set. Left and Right.

I think Schoop will have a great year in 2015. Nick is going to be in right field. Davis and Wieters will be first base and catcher. Manny will add production if healthy. So, really, it is whether left is "left" to DeAza, Lough, Pearce, Alvarez combination or we do something else. I don't see it as a problem. I think pitching, pitching, pitching is the key. Offensively and defensively we will be plenty good.

[Can_of_corn]

Is the "Hate Markakis Society" associated with the "Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association?"

The Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association is actually just the Hate on Brian Roberts Foundation after a quick and dirty rebranding.

[mdbdotcom]

Is the "Hate Markakis Society" associated with the "Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association?"

The Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association had to be disbanded due to inconsistency.

[weams]

The Hate on Ryan Flaherty Association had to be disbanded due to inconsistency.

He was our leading hitter in the post season.

[Can_of_corn]

He was our leading hitter in the post season.

That was Nelson Cruz.

[weams]

That was Nelson Cruz.

But isn't he gone?

[Can_of_corn]

But isn't he gone?

Gone, staying, it doesn't change history.

De Aza also bested him.

[crawjo]

I'd rather pay Nick Markakis 4/48 than Russell Martin 5/82. I'm not sure any of us are in a position to say what Markakis is worth when we don't really know the revenue situation or the payroll flexibility.

[Dark Helmet]

I'd rather pay Nick Markakis 4/48 than Russell Martin 5/82. I'm not sure any of us are in a position to say what Markakis is worth when we don't really know the revenue situation or the payroll flexibility.

Agreed. Everyone is getting up in arms and no one knows the details. Markakis for 3/36 is a fair deal. Which is what I think is closer to what Nick will get rather then 4/48. If a 4th year is included, it will be an option.

[Reboulet'sStache]

I'd rather pay Nick Markakis 4/48 than Russell Martin 5/82. I'm not sure any of us are in a position to say what Markakis is worth when we don't really know the revenue situation or the payroll flexibility.

What do those things have to do with Markakis' worth? His level of production is only worth so much. Payroll flexibility and revenue only factor in to whether the O's can afford to pay for it, but it doesn't make what he does worth anymore.

[Dark Helmet]

What do those things have to do with Markakis' worth? His level of production is only worth so much. Payroll flexibility and revenue only factor in to whether the O's can afford to pay for it' date=' but it doesn't make what he does worth anymore.[/quote']

It does since some suggest signing Markakis would limit their ability to improve elsewhere.

[weams]

It does since some suggest signing Markakis would limit their ability to improve elsewhere.

Why do you feel that? What positions do you feel the Orioles should invest money in that would be hampered?