I left him off the list because of personal bias. I always though Albert Belle was over rated, and at the point in time when Angelos signed him, I thought it was pretty clear that his career was on a downward trajectory from age. Essentially, I thought it was a big waste of money and from that personal bias, I didn't feel it was worth listing because it has Ubaldo Jimenez and Chris Davis contract type of mistake vibes.
It was a bad trade not because Tobias Myers became great, at least not yet, but the Rays traded Myers for Caminero who was the #2 prospect at one point last year.
I checked the team ERA was 3.30, which was 6th, but only 0.05 out of 3rd. Boston is somehow in 1st, which I can't see lasting. Best rotation since 83 for me, just because of the depth.
I'm a fan of Handley's too, just somebody I follow. I've always been a fan of backup catchers. It's got to be one of the hardest, jobs in the majors. How would you rank Handley's ability to block potential wild pitches? It sounds like maybe his arm isn't the best. I was thinking he might end up the O's backup catcher at some point, but looks like he'll likely be squeezed between McCann and Basallo. I hope he finds a spot somewhere.
I mean, we had 4 20 game winners. That will never happen again. That’s got to be the best rotation the Orioles have ever fielded. Our current crop is really dang good however.
Only 1 for 5 tonight with 2 strikeouts but 2 runs scored.
I think he is on the upswing. Maybe by August or Sept he might have enough seasoning to be able to come up and help the big club.
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