Manny Machado...

[Ruzious]

Manny's just a few months older than Bryce Harper. Harper's making a huge leap this year after a couple years of stagnation. It probably makes sense that Manny is following that same pattern - though not to the amazing extent that Harper is.

1. Really good rookie year at extremely young age.

2. 2 solid but relatively stagnant years.

3. 4th year is the breakout year showing player is reaching star level.

Since it's happening to 2 players I know, it must be a thing.

[Frobby]

I don't think his injury history is relevant when discussing the future. He had defects in his knees that were surgically repaired. The defects no longer exist and he has no other knees to injure that way.

While Manny may or may not be more susceptible to a knee injury than anyone else at this point, he certainly has reason to be more sensitive to the risks of a career-altering injury than many players are. Also, he's watched Wieters go down with a TJ injury a year before he was eligible for free agency, and he's watched Davis hurt his value considerably by having a statistical slide as FA approached. If I were him, I'd be pretty interested in locking in a long-term deal and avoiding these risks. I hope the O's take a serious run at him in the offseason.

[Frobby]

OK, I'll talk about Manny now...

He could become a tremendous hitter. Significantly better than Adam Jones, for example. 13 homers in 63 games? That's nuts.

[QBsILLEST1]

Manny is too talented to hit third. Second is a much better spot for him.

Lol he is too talented to hit in the spot supposed to be reserved for the best hitter on the team?

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[Can_of_corn]

Lol he is too talented to hit in the spot supposed to be reserved for the best hitter on the team?

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He is too talented to hit in the spot that is the fifth most important when it comes to creating runs.

[QBsILLEST1]

He is too talented to hit in the spot that is the fifth most important when it comes to creating runs.

Wow. I have never heard of such a stat. I am very interested to hear more of this theory. Any links you can provide for a full explanation?

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[jtschrei]

He's making "the leap" right before our very eyes. There have been flashes previous to this and injuries derailed him. If he can stay healthy, he can be one of the best players in the game.

[Can_of_corn]

Wow. I have never heard of such a stat. I am very interested to hear more of this theory. Any links you can provide for a full explanation?

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I am going to play along and give you the link.

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/3/17/795946/optimizing-your-lineup-by

Enjoy.

[CA-ORIOLE]

He is too talented to hit in the spot that is the fifth most important when it comes to creating runs.

It really doesn't matter that much. Leave him alone if he's comfortable there imo.

[Can_of_corn]

It really doesn't matter that much. Leave him alone if he's comfortable there imo.

I agree.

I was just replying to Gordo.

[Can_of_corn]

Reimold should lead off,if I had my way thats what Id do.

Nolan then Manny is how I would start things off.

[Frobby]

One thing I loved in tonight's game is that Manny didn't start over swinging once he hit his second homer. He drew a walk and hit an opposite field single.

[El Gordo]

One thing I loved in tonight's game is that Manny didn't start over swinging once he hit his second homer. He drew a walk and hit an opposite field single.

That's what leading off has done IMO.

[backwardsk]

Nolan then Manny is how I would start things off.

Please. Take Nolan out of the lineup and they score 19 runs. (And take Jones too)

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[ShaneDawg85]

#VoteManny.