Rey Navarro doesn't deserve to be sent down

[Ruzious]

Reality check time!

Nick Markakis - .292/.394/.326/ .720 so far

Travis Snider - .281/.369/.404/ .773 so far.

There is nothing here that shows Snider is not adequate enough to replace Nick. Even if you include defense Snider is at 0.0 dWAR and Nick is at -0.5.

Did I mention Snider is making like 1/5 of his salary too?

Big win for Duquette so far on this exchange, and I think it'll only get better as the season goes on.

I've watched a few Braves games, and it looks like Nick has lost another step (since last season) in the OF. He ain't what he used to be in the field. Hopefully, he'll hit with more pop as the season progresses.

[Camden_yardbird]

What is flaherty's future in the organization? Honest question. Is he forever a util or do they think he can man a specific position with average to above average offense?

As for Rey, he hasn't done the little things well enough to stay up for the player he is. He needs to get down the bunt and play mistake free defense which he has not done.

[weams]

Whereas the OH forums are highly recommended news sources!

Not necessarily. Though linked threads can provide some safety. Seriously. Comment sections are the worst.

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I've watched a few Braves games, and it looks like Nick has lost another step (since last season) in the OF. He ain't what he used to be in the field. Hopefully, he'll hit with more pop as the season progresses.

Maybe he is still hampered by the...wait for it...NECK.

[wildcard]

Fault information doesn't last long of the OH. Someone will question it.

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Fault information doesn't last long of the OH. Someone will question it.

Even when I post it. Or especially.

[DrungoHazewood]

Not sure if others here are aware of just how bad Cabrera is struggling (I didn't know until I just checked) but he is currently OPSing a robust .481 through 21 games. I would think that has to make him quite vulnerable when Hardy / Flaherty are ready. The question is does his 'veteranosity' trump his poor performance? Unfortunately I think it probably does.

Or maybe Buck and company don't put a whole lot of weight on 21 games and less than 80 PAs, and instead they favor the player who they project to be better going forward. I wouldn't automatically assume bias - I'd guess Buck puts some weight on the fact that Cabrera has had a 3+ win season in the major leagues a couple years ago while Navarro was playing decently for a AA team. I would assume that the reason Cabrera made the team out of spring training while Navarro was sent to Norfolk was that about one month ago the Orioles analyzed the situation and determined that Cabrera was better, and one month won't change that opinion.

[El Gordo]

Or maybe Buck and company don't put a whole lot of weight on 21 games and less than 80 PAs, and instead they favor the player who they project to be better going forward. I wouldn't automatically assume bias - I'd guess Buck puts some weight on the fact that Cabrera has had a 3+ win season in the major leagues a couple years ago while Navarro was playing decently for a AA team. I would assume that the reason Cabrera made the team out of spring training while Navarro was sent to Norfolk was that about one month ago the Orioles analyzed the situation and determined that Cabrera was better, and one month won't change that opinion.

Except it's not a choice between Navarro and Cabrera, it's between Cabrera and Lough.

[sportsfan8703]

Or maybe Buck and company don't put a whole lot of weight on 21 games and less than 80 PAs, and instead they favor the player who they project to be better going forward. I wouldn't automatically assume bias - I'd guess Buck puts some weight on the fact that Cabrera has had a 3+ win season in the major leagues a couple years ago while Navarro was playing decently for a AA team. I would assume that the reason Cabrera made the team out of spring training while Navarro was sent to Norfolk was that about one month ago the Orioles analyzed the situation and determined that Cabrera was better, and one month won't change that opinion.

Yeah but Cabrera was on PED's. So not a fair linear comparison to Navarro being in AA-AAA. Just from my eye test it looks like Navarro has more pop in his bat that Cabrera. Cabrera not knocking those two balls down in the last week really and having a .456 OPS are really all I need to see from him. But given the way the roster is this is a moot point because both will be optioned for Hardy and Flaherty.

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Yeah but Cabrera was on PED's. So not a fair linear comparison to Navarro being in AA-AAA. Just from my eye test it looks like Navarro has more pop in his bat that Cabrera. Cabrera not knocking those two balls down in the last week really and having a .456 OPS are really all I need to see from him. But given the way the roster is this is a moot point because both will be optioned for Hardy and Flaherty.

What makes you think Navarro has earned anything? He's getting paid. That's what he has earned.

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Yeah but Cabrera was on PED's. So not a fair linear comparison to Navarro being in AA-AAA. Just from my eye test it looks like Navarro has more pop in his bat that Cabrera. Cabrera not knocking those two balls down in the last week really and having a .456 OPS are really all I need to see from him. But given the way the roster is this is a moot point because both will be optioned for Hardy and Flaherty.

Nelson Cruz was on PEDs.

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Yeah but Cabrera was on PED's. So not a fair linear comparison to Navarro being in AA-AAA. Just from my eye test it looks like Navarro has more pop in his bat that Cabrera. Cabrera not knocking those two balls down in the last week really and having a .456 OPS are really all I need to see from him. But given the way the roster is this is a moot point because both will be optioned for Hardy and Flaherty.

Chris Davis was on PEDs.

[sportsfan8703]

Chris Davis was on PEDs.

Yeah and they are still performing and testing positive. Cabrera has stunk without them. The PED thing doesn't bother me at all. The whole league was on them. Cabrera is just not good. I don't wanna derail the topic. My point is right now that Navarro is more valuable player now and in the future. The idea of Cabrera sounded good. But you can't steal first or help the club when you're striking out all the time.

[Il BuonO]

Yeah and they are still performing and testing positive. Cabrera has stunk without them. The PED thing doesn't bother me at all. The whole league was on them. Cabrera is just not good. I don't wanna derail the topic. My point is right now that Navarro is more valuable player now and in the future. The idea of Cabrera sounded good. But you can't steal first or help the club when you're striking out all the time.

I'm no fan of Cabrera's, but he still has not struck out as much as De Aza who's usually in the lead off spot.

[sportsfan8703]

I'm no fan of Cabrera's, but he still has not struck out as much as De Aza who's usually in the lead off spot.

They both should be nowhere near the leadoff spot this season. Cabrera's -0.8 WAR is the 5th worst in baseball. We really need Pearce to find his 2014 form.