Steve Clevenger Recalled ...... Ryan Lavarnway DFA'd

[Redskins Rick]

Isn't it possible that Clevenger might be the best minor league bat we have and while he has an audition until Weiters return that our best offense could be carrying 3 catchers and dropping an OF or Pitcher once Weiters is back? Looking at our daily line-up with no power from LF/RF and virtually no quality bats from Davis our line-up is desperate for more hitters.

Buck said he was not going to carry three catchers on the 25 man roster.

[Redskins Rick]

Haha, I was just about to say that I'm still holding out hope that Clevenger puts in a breakout season, proves to be a future Hall of Famer and the O's end up winning that Feldman trade with the Cubs after all...

I dont think anybody seriously believes Jake would have put up a 7 WAR here, if he had stayed.

He has done well for the NL and happy for him.

[bobmc]

Buck said he was not going to carry three catchers on the 25 man roster.

Actually he did not say exactly that in Roch's presence...."Showalter also said Lavarnway's swing and other aspects of his game aren't conducive to playing once a week. The Orioles believe Clevenger is better equipped to come off the bench after extended periods of inactivity.

Asked whether the Orioles could carry three catchers once Wieters returns, Showalter said there's always a chance, but he'd rather not do it."

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/05/pregame-notes-on-lavarnway-clevenger-bundy-flaherty-and-more.html

[Redskins Rick]

Actually he did not say exactly that in Roch's presence...."Showalter also said Lavarnway's swing and other aspects of his game aren't conducive to playing once a week. The Orioles believe Clevenger is better equipped to come off the bench after extended periods of inactivity.

Asked whether the Orioles could carry three catchers once Wieters returns, Showalter said there's always a chance, but he'd rather not do it."

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/05/pregame-notes-on-lavarnway-clevenger-bundy-flaherty-and-more.html

Thanks, one of the radio guys had mentioned this tidbit the other night.

We shall soon see.

[Redskins Rick]

I am curious to see if Clevenger gets into a regular season game.

With his demotion to AAA last season and I was just about 100% sure, we had seen the last of Steve in an Oriole uniform in the regular season.

I am pleased and happy to hear that he has worked hard on his defense and has been able to throw out runners in AAA.

[ChinMusic]

I am curious to see if Clevenger gets into a regular season game.

Of course he will. Have you looked at the schedule? He'll definitely play tomorrow, if not today.

[Malike]

You know your team and fanbase are both in trouble when people are actually glad that Clevenger is back with the big club.

[Redskins Rick]

Of course he will. Have you looked at the schedule? He'll definitely play tomorrow, if not today.

Doesn't look like he will start today.

And, actually, I did forget about the DH tomorrow.

[OFFNY]

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Lavarnway Elects Free Agency

(By Roch Kubatko)

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2015/05/lavarnway-elects-free-agency-and-other-notes.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Crazysilver03]

Not surprising.

[weams]

Buck said he was not going to carry three catchers on the 25 man roster.

Under any circumstance.