How About Giving Dan Some Time Before Questioning His Offseason Plan?

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Tonight DD has to make a decision on Matusz. I'm fine with not overpaying for Cruz or Markakis. But then I don't see how you can pay Hunter and Matusz what they're projected to get. And to a lesser extent Norris. I'd like to see Matusz non tendered.

When the O's signed O'Day for 4.25m in 2015 they paved the way to give Tommy Hunter 4.4m. Dan must not have found any one better than Matusz for 2.7m. Its one thing to want to upgrade. Its another to find a cheaper replacement.

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When do you think Dan last spoke with Peter Angelos?

Probably talks to him about every two weeks. I know Buck said he tries to talk to him every home stand during the season. If Buck is talking to Peter so is Dan. Maybe together, maybe not.

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When the O's signed O'Day for 4.25m in 2015 they paved the way to give Tommy Hunter 4.4m. Dan must not have found any one better than Matusz for 2.7m. Its one thing to want to upgrade. Its another to find a cheaper replacement.

I think Dan will trade him. I don't think the market went down on lefty specialists evidently.

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Probably talks to him about every two weeks. I know Buck said he tries to talk to him every home stand during the season. If Buck is talking to Peter so is Dan. Maybe together, maybe not.

Over the last six months?

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Over the last six months?

If memory serves me, and I can't guarantee it does, I think Buck made his comment about how often he spoke to Peter in August or Sept.

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I think Dan will trade him. I don't think the market went down on lefty specialists evidently.

He might if Dan finds a better lefty.

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If memory serves me, and I can't guarantee it does, I think Buck made his comment about how often he spoke to Peter in August or Sept.

When he said that he hoped Mr. Angleos would be able to come see the team clinch?

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We should apparently be more like the Dodgers. Look at all the big ticket free agents they have signed this off-season. What? They have not signed any? They are actually trying to get rid of some albatross contracts and get younger? Hmmm.

When will people understand (ok a few people) that having overpriced players does not translate to winning?

We don't have a Pederson, Puig, or Vn Slyke to replace Markakis or Cruz with. And who's asking for the Orioles to be the Dodgers? The Cardinals and Giants supplemented homegrown talent with some pricey moves too. Guess that formula doesn't work either.

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I think Dan will trade him. I don't think the market went down on lefty specialists evidently.

If theres a better and cheaper option out there then Matusz, why would a team trade for Matusz?

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If theres a better and cheaper option out there then Matusz, why would a team trade for Matusz?

Maybe there isn't. I mean, with any track record. Matusz - math makes him look better. And if Miller is worth 40 million, Matusz is worth 2.7. The Swallows would pay that.

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We don't have a Pederson, Puig, or Vn Slyke to replace Markakis or Cruz with. And who's asking for the Orioles to be the Dodgers? The Cardinals and Giants supplemented homegrown talent with some pricey moves too. Guess that formula doesn't work either.

Big. Markets.

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Big. Markets.

St Louis is at 21 and Baltimore 26. Pretty similar market.

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St Louis is at 21 and Baltimore 26. Pretty similar market.

Ok. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jason-heyward-deal-a-classic-baseball-trade-that-makes-sense-for-both-clubs-191914193.html

St. Louis is one of baseball’s great success stories, milking big-market revenues out of a small-market setting,

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St Louis is at 21 and Baltimore 26. Pretty similar market.

BTW, all the MASN money is in escrow.

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When he said that he hoped Mr. Angleos would be able to come see the team clinch?

I don't remember that. I remember Buck said he went over to Peters office to meet with him.