Will Jimmy Paredes force his way onto this team?

[Crazysilver03]

You think they are paying him a former All Star shortstop $2.4 million as insurance to play in Norfolk? Your opinion is unique. Please share on what it is based.

Well he could turn into a nice trade bait piece.

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[Beef Supreme]

Well he could turn into a nice trade bait piece.

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This and season-ending injury or suspension are the only realistic ways Everth gets no time on the major league roster.

[Crazysilver03]

This and season-ending injury or suspension are the only realistic ways Everth gets no time on the major league roster.

Well if he accrues no service time this year, they get to keep him for two more years if they want.

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[Redskins Rick]

Getting back on topic.

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/03/wieters-behind-the-plate-alvarez-on-the-radar-paredes-on-a-roll.html

Jimmy Paredes also homered yesterday, drove in five runs and raised his average to .429. He's also been much better in the field than the player we saw last summer.

The issue, of course, is Paredes being out of options. He'd have to clear waivers if the Orioles wanted to send him to Triple-A Norfolk, and that's not likely to happen considering how well he's playing. Scouts do attend these games.

Paredes couldn't be the only utility infielder on the club. He's improved defensively, but not to the point where he'd be a suitable replacement at any position. Ryan Flaherty is better. Everth Cabrera is better, and he started in center field yesterday.

I'm not sure what the Orioles will do if Paredes continues down this spring path and it's truly amazing to me that he's emerged as one of the best players in camp. Did not see that coming.

[Beef Supreme]

Well if he accrues no service time this year, they get to keep him for two more years if they want.

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Couldn't the same have been said about Jemile Weeks? I understand your point but I think that scenario is highly unlikely.

[Beef Supreme]

Getting back on topic.

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/03/wieters-behind-the-plate-alvarez-on-the-radar-paredes-on-a-roll.html

I, for one, would like to congratulate Mr. Kubatko on his new position in the Orioles' front office.

Next, Tom Davis sets the rotation. Spoiler Alert: Davis pulled the trigger on the Hamels deal. :-)

[Beef Supreme]

Getting back on topic.

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/03/wieters-behind-the-plate-alvarez-on-the-radar-paredes-on-a-roll.html

He probably wouldn't be the only UTIF. But since he can play outfield, he's more of a super-utility player.

[Crazysilver03]

Couldn't the same have been said about Jemile Weeks? I understand your point but I think that scenario is highly unlikely.

Don't know what point you are making about Weeks. He was still under control for about half a decade.

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[Redskins Rick]

He probably wouldn't be the only UTIF. But since he can play outfield, he's more of a super-utility player.

I guess you didnt see the line that Roch wrote about how he doesn't make this club as the utility guy.

[mdbdotcom]

I guess you didnt see the line that Roch wrote about how he doesn't make this club as the utility guy.

No, he said Paredes doesn't make it as the ONLY utility guy. That's why people are discussing the possibility of Cabrera making the team and leaving no room for Lough. It all works together.

[Redskins Rick]

No, he said Paredes doesn't make it as the ONLY utility guy. That's why people are discussing the possibility of Cabrera making the team and leaving no room for Lough. It all works together.

Sorry, not a logical thought that the Orioles are seriously thinking Cabrera for the Outfield, when he didn't play there until yesterday, not even shagging flies.

[mdbdotcom]

Sorry, not a logical thought that the Orioles are seriously thinking Cabrera for the Outfield, when he didn't play there until yesterday, not even shagging flies.

Buck says he expects him to play everywhere except 1B and Catcher. Take it up with Buck.

[Beef Supreme]

Buck says he expects him to play everywhere except 1B and Catcher. Take it up with Buck.

Yes sir. Buck didn't play him in CF for the fun of it.

It's easier for an infielder to make the transition to playing outfield, if only just occasionally, than it is for an outfielder to transition to middle infield.

[mdbdotcom]

Yes sir. Buck didn't play him in CF for the fun of it.

It's easier for an infielder to make the transition to playing outfield, if only just occasionally, than it is for an outfielder to transition to middle infield.

I wouldn't be surprised if Cabrera were to become the starting LF by the All Star break. Of course, he also could show off a bad attitude and be released.

[Redskins Rick]

Buck says he expects him to play everywhere except 1B and Catcher. Take it up with Buck.

We shall see, who actually makes the 25 man roster.

So far, from what I am hearing, Cabrera has not looked sharp defensively.