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Parra to the Orioles (Done Deal)

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Who Would You Trade For?  

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  1. 1. Who Would You Trade For?

    • Gerardo Parra - 2 month rental
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    • Ben Revere
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    • Someone Else (Please name them in the comments)
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    • Nobody. Not much worth it on the market.
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ChuckS Hangout Grand Counsel

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Revere? Doesn't seem like an offensive upgrade.

His OPS plays up because of his speed and the lack of power really brings his OPS down but he does get on base at an acceptable clip driven by a high BA. Haven't seen the guy enough to rate his defense, but since he is playing Center in Philly I gotta think he would be above average in LF. Could be a permanent solution in left and leadoff hitter is what attracts me.

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TINSTAAPP Perennial All-Star

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I would give up Davies and then some for Revere, but why are the Phillies so desperate to trade a player that is not a FA until 2018? I guess he is arbitration eligible and they are looking to shed salary.

Why do people want Ben Revere? The guy has a 4.4% career walk rate. He averages less than 30 walks per 162 games. He walked 13 times in 151 games last year. For a guy who relies heavily on his speed, his plate discipline is awful. Plus he has zero power. Revere is the textbook definition of a player who puts up empty numbers.

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24fps Hangout Grand Counsel

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So what. The goal of the trade is to make the playoffs this year. I'm not for or against Parra, but at least he is producing now.

The goal for some of us is to make the playoffs this year without hamstringing the organization for several years to come. I don't see too many people, including myself, who are enthusiastic about adding Parra. Revere is more justifiable and potentially more valuable long term. Everybody knows the Orioles are in a bind when it comes to tradable assets.

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Way overpayment for a rental.

Send them Bud Norris. I've never seen an uninjured starting pitcher in his prime mind you, quite fall apart like Bud has.

Sure, why wouldn't the Brewers want to receive a terrible, expensive free agent to be instead of a promising young prospect?

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Why do people want Ben Revere? The guy has a 4.4% career walk rate. He averages less than 30 walks per 162 games. He walked 13 times in 151 games last year. For a guy who relies heavily on his speed, his plate discipline is awful. Plus he has zero power. Revere is the textbook definition of a player who puts up empty numbers.

Would you be more comfortable if he batted .260 and got on base at a .340 clip?

There is nothing wrong with a .330 OBP when you are batting .300 and can fly.

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25 Nuggets Hangout Grand Counsel

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Plus, it will mean the end of David Lough. I liked the acquisition of Lough, but he's been a huge disappointment.

If only David Lough could learn how to steal a base... he would be an effective pinch runner as well as defensive replacement.

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I prefer Revere to Parra as well.

Also, no, Davies does not have the ceiling to be like Miguel Gonzalez. Maybe more like Scott Feldman. But again, we're talking about absolute ceiling. I think that's worth the risk to upgrade the OF. Though I agree, I'd rather have Revere than Parra.

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25 Nuggets Hangout Grand Counsel

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Would you be more comfortable if he batted .260 and got on base at a .340 clip?

There is nothing wrong with a .330 OBP when you are batting .300 and can fly.

Ding. A .330 OBP is a .330 OBP no matter how you get to 1B (even if you get hit by a ton of pitches).

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