"Three Under the Radar Moves"

[Roll Tide]

If it is a minor league deal, it wouldn't take a 40-man roster spot.

I don't have any interest in Hocheaver because odds are he won't be able to contribute much at all this season coming off of Tommy John. I'd sign Johnson to a minor league deal easily and wouldn't mind if they did the same with Reimold (though if it were one or the other, I'd rather roll the dice on Johnson). We are talking about low risk minor league deals. There is no real harm.

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Hocheaver is the only I'd have interest in...something like a MIlb deal with a 2nd year option where he either makes the roster year two or can opt out.

[25 Nuggets]

Here's some more that could go under the radar:

1. Luke Gregerson. The guy deals. Career 133 ERA+, 1.078 WHIP, 7.1 H/9, 8.8 K/9. Entering age 31 season. Might be had for the Zach Duke deal (3 yr, $15 mil).

2. Kendrys Morales. Why not, if Cruz leaves? We get the cheaper deal and keep the draft pick. The team would be banking on Morales having a full off season this time.

3. Brandon Morrow, in a strict relief role. His splits as a reliever are much better (.221/.336/.341) than as a starter, and so are his splits vs RHB to a lesser extent. Can be had on the cheap. Entering age 30 season.

4. Jason Motte. Unlike Hochevar, Motte has a year of field-rehab under his belt. He did poorly, but sometimes things are righted in the second year back. So it's hit or miss, but if it hits he'll be another stellar arm in the pen.

5. Colby Rasmus. If I am led to believe that Rasmus will get a Delmon Young-like deal this season, I say go for it. Rasmus can cover CF, and possibly be the everyday RFer. He is just one year removed from a 127 OPS+, 4.6 WAR season.

[Tx Oriole]

We've wasted far too much tine with Reimold already. I don't see the upside to a Jim Johnson return. Hochevar is a failed starter and gas one solid season in relief. Question is who does he replace? Plus missed all last season with Tommy John. He likely will struggle in year one back as most do.

I think I'd pass on all three!

I would too.

[luismatos4prez]

Here's some more that could go under the radar:

1. Luke Gregerson. The guy deals. Career 133 ERA+, 1.078 WHIP, 7.1 H/9, 8.8 K/9. Entering age 31 season. Might be had for the Zach Duke deal (3 yr, $15 mil).

2. Kendrys Morales. Why not, if Cruz leaves? We get the cheaper deal and keep the draft pick. The team would be banking on Morales having a full off season this time.

3. Brandon Morrow, in a strict relief role. His splits as a reliever are much better (.221/.336/.341) than as a starter, and so are his splits vs RHB to a lesser extent. Can be had on the cheap. Entering age 30 season.

4. Jason Motte. Unlike Hochevar, Motte has a year of field-rehab under his belt. He did poorly, but sometimes things are righted in the second year back. So it's hit or miss, but if it hits he'll be another stellar arm in the pen.

5. Colby Rasmus. If I am led to believe that Rasmus will get a Delmon Young-like deal this season, I say go for it. Rasmus can cover CF, and possibly be the everyday RFer. He is just one year removed from a 127 OPS+, 4.6 WAR season.

No to Gregerson. It's not worth it to pay relievers like that in my opinion. I'd bring in Motte or Morrow for a spring training invite but that's it. Rasmus is going to be more sought after then you think. I bet he gets a 1/8 deal to re-establish value.

Morales is fine, but we can do better there. Michael Morse is a better hitter, for example.

[OriolesMagic83]

I would be happy if the O's signed Morrow and Rasmus. It would be nice if the O's could sign Rasmus to a 1 yr deal w/ an option. I wouldn't be surprised if he outproduced Markakis. Morrow has a great arm and would be a good addition to the pen. A 1 yr deal for around $1 mill might do it.

[MurphDogg]

I would be happy if the O's signed Morrow and Rasmus. It would be nice if the O's could sign Rasmus to a 1 yr deal w/ an option.

There is no way Rasmus signs a one year deal with an option. Perhaps he signs a 1/10 deal and then merits a QO if he returns to his 2013 form, but there is no way he would agree to an option. If he is amenable to a 1/$10 deal, he will have his pick of teams. Under the previous CBA he would have enough leverage to negotiate a clause preventing a QO from being extended in the event that he did bounce back. However, such a clause is no longer permitted under the current CBA.

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[33rdst]

Hochevar just resigned with KC. Two years 10 million. More bullpen depth for one of the best in baseball.