O's Sign Everth Cabrera

[Ohfan67]

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Cabrera is starting in centerfield today:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/146783-vs-PHILLIES-3-16

Roch says that Cabrera has not played centerfield in 2-3 years, and that he has not taken any fly balls at all this spring:

http://twitter.com/masnroch

He played centerfield for 5 games for AAA-Tuscon in 2012.

He has not played there (centerfield) at all before or since in his professional career (2006-present.)

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=cabrer001eve

Earlier in this thread I said I thought it was a given that Cabrera would make the team, but it's hard to believe that Buck is thinking that way. I still find the signing of Cabrera odd and un-DD like. Sticking him in center without even shagging fly balls there and without mentioning it to him seems very odd. Certainly doesn't seem like they are trying to help Cabrera be successful.

[eddie83]

On Roch's blog this morning (http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/03/cabrera-on-playing-center-field-that-surprises-me.html) there's an interesting quote by Cabrera at the end where he talks about his versatility.

He says he can play 'all over.....no 3rd base, no catcher, no pitcher, but other than that I can help my team in a lot of situations like that.'

I admit I found it a bit odd that he just came out and said he can't play 3rd base. That would really seem to limit his usefulness for us as a utility player.

Both Flaherty and Paredes can fill in at 3rd.

Manny is going to be play everyday. If Buck does want to give him a day off he could always use Davis. Hardy had back issues and I could see the Orioles wanting to rest him more. Schoop's bat isn't good enough to play everyday yet. I don't think not being able to play 3rd is that big of a deal as long as Manny is around. If he goes on the DL, Flaherty if he is at AAA is just a phone call away.

[Dipper9]

Earlier in this thread I said I thought it was a given that Cabrera would make the team, but it's hard to believe that Buck is thinking that way. I still find the signing of Cabrera odd and un-DD like. Sticking him in center without even shagging fly balls there and without mentioning it to him seems very odd. Certainly doesn't seem like they are trying to help Cabrera be successful.

I see it as Buck saying, "You are playing yourself off this team....let's see if we can add outfielder to your list of credentials."

[Going Underground]

More like Buck saying."Wake up and pay attention and you will play where you are needed.Otherwise.we can find a guy with a wantu attitude."

[El Gordo]

More like Buck saying."Wake up and pay attention and you will play where you are needed.Otherwise.we can find a guy with a wantu attitude."

Looks like he woke up pretty well today.