Orioles claim Lavarnway from Cubs. Release Q Berry.

[Tx Oriole]

The guy hit 32 home runs in the minors in 2011 and hasnt broken into double digits since. So poor defense and likely former PED user....what's to like about this move?

Why do you say that? Why do you assume someone uses PEDs? You've said

things this before.

[Ruzious]

Berry just didn't fit in with the O's philosophy on offense. Granted, he's a really good base-stealer but that's not how Buck likes to play the game. Some other team will sign him quickly. As for Lavarnway--organizational depth at best. As if the O's need more AA and AAA catchers...

Philosophy shmilosophy. I think it was simply a case of 27 year old talent over a 30 year old pinch-runner.

[mdbdotcom]

Philosophy shmilosophy. I think it was simply a case of 27 year old talent over a 30 year old pinch-runner.

ShD - Doctor of Shmilosophy. I might have to go back to school for that one.

[wildcard]

Lavarnway has never been outrighted. So if he passes through waivers he has to accept an assignment to Norfolk. This could happen as the O's put Delmon on the roster.

[bobmc]

Lavarnway has never been outrighted. So if he passes through waivers he has to accept an assignment to Norfolk. This could happen as the O's put Delmon on the roster.

Excited...deep depth!

[weams]

Ryan Lavarnway is on MLBradio on XM/Sirius.

[Can_of_corn]

Ryan Lavarnway is on MLBradio on XM/Sirius.

Anyone ask if he know what team currently owns his rights?

It would be interesting to hear a player's perspective over that type of situation.

[weams]

Philosophy shmilosophy. I think it was simply a case of 27 year old talent over a 30 year old pinch-runner.

ShD - Doctor of Shmilosophy. I might have to go back to school for that one.

Likewise. I think the Orioles may be that team to sign him. With an invite!

[WEAVERMAN]

Neither one is a big leaguer.