Alex Hassan was designated for assignment

[weams]

I was surprised. Thoughts?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>To make room for Cabrera on the 40-man roster, OF Alex Hassan has been designated for assignment.</p>— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) <a href="

">February 25, 2015</a></blockquote>

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[backwardsk]

Maybe they think he can pass through? With his option, I'm surprised he's the guy.

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[clapdiddy]

I would have thought it would be Paredes.

[bobmc]

Perhaps what they saw thus far indicated he wasn't quite ready (following his surgery) and that might enable them to keep him - not sure. I'll await RZ's insight.

[Frobby]

Let's see if he slips through. If so, great move. If not, well with the additions of Snider and Reimold we have a lot of OF depth.

[mdbdotcom]

Look for Cabrera in the outfield.

[Rene88]

I would have thought it would be Paredes.

Yeah-I think everyone did. Definitely a shocker.

[Rene88]

Look for Cabrera in the outfield.

I agree. I think this is exactly the rationale.

[Ruzious]

Saying it's a shocker is over-the-top. I hope he stays in the organization, because he's good depth to have in case someone gets injured. I'd be a little surprised if someone claims him.

[fearthenoodle]

I also assumed it would be Paredes since he is out of options. BUT, thinking about it a little more, Paredes could be the extra player they keep on Opening Day while Davis is still suspended. His odds of passing through waivers are higher on the 2nd day of the season than they will be right now.

[weams]

Perhaps what they saw thus far indicated he wasn't quite ready (following his surgery) and that might enable them to keep him - not sure. I'll await RZ's insight.

Good thoughts here.

[stomperspc]

Hassan was at best third on the Norfolk OF depth chart behind Reimold and Parmelee. Good chance that Alvarez is viewed as being ahead of him as well. He's obviously also behind Jones, De Aza, Pearce, Lough, Snider, and Young on the major league roster. My guess is they felt they had more than enough OF options ahead of Hassan that they could risk losing him.

I'm not sure it has anything to with Cabrera potentially being used in the OF. If Cabrera is going to be used in the OF, that effects Lough far more than it would affect Hassan.

[weams]

Hassan was at best third on the Norfolk OF depth chart behind Reimold and Parmelee. Good chance that Alvarez is viewed as being ahead of him as well. He's obviously also behind Jones, De Aza, Pearce, Lough, Snider, and Young on the major league roster. My guess is they felt they had more than enough OF options ahead of Hassan that they could risk losing him.

I'm not sure it has anything to with Cabrera potentially being used in the OF. If Cabrera is going to be used in the OF, that effects Lough far more than it would effect Hassan.

Almanzar?

[backwardsk]

I also assumed it would be Paredes since he is out of options. BUT, thinking about it a little more, Paredes could be the extra player they keep on Opening Day while Davis is still suspended. His odds of passing through waivers are higher on the 2nd day of the season than they will be right now.

Good thought about Paredes. I was thinking Parmalee would be the man up because he plays first, but I agree that it would be the best time to pass Jimmy through.

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[stomperspc]

Almanzar?

What about him?