The Orioles have acquired LHP Scott Barnes from the Cleveland Indians

[fearthenoodle]

I really am trying to reserve judgment on this offseason until it's over, but I find it funny that the Indians, who didn't make the playoffs, are trying to clear spots on their 40-man to try and make upgrades while the team that made the ALCS is filling theirs up with a bunch of randoms. I'm aware that they can easily be removed, but I still think it's insanely stupid.

The Indian's cleared Barnes off the 40-man to add 27-year old minor leaguer Charles Brewer, who they acquired via trade from Arizona and had a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts at AAA last year.

[weams]

The Indian's cleared Barnes off the 40-man to add 27-year old minor leaguer Charles Brewer, who they acquired via trade from Arizona and had a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts at AAA last year.

Ah. They must wish they had TJ McFarland back.

[tntoriole]

Interesting discussion though this thread is an odd place for it. Andy made some great cornerstone trades but his weakness was finding the seemingly marginal players whose contributions make a lot of difference between good teams and bad ones. That's precisely where Dan has excelled. If he thinks Barnes may be one of those guys, I say go for it.

Agreed! DD also has a much better plan and approach to international player development and market than AM did.

[weams]

Haven't read the last 4 pages of this... but this is just a cheaper version of BMat right?

No. He strikes guys out and gets out lefties too.

[Mayor McCheese]

No. He strikes guys out and gets out lefties too.

So the 2009/2010 verison. :laughlol:

[weams]

So the 2009/2010 verison. :laughlol:

Exactly.

[fearthenoodle]

I don't understand reacting this way. Guys like him and McCoy are org guys. They'll end up being taken off the 40-man later in the off-season for better players and they'll try and sneak them through waivers at some point. All teams do this. They're just trying to add some LHP depth to Norfolk.