vs. TWINS, 8/21

[eddie83]

De Aza was real good when we got him last year.

He had no baseball sense and wasn't nearly as good on defense. Parra can bunt and has good arm. Much more complete player. Also can be back up CF.

[weams]

But, but... I read that our offense is terrible. Constantly struggling. Can't hit junk pitchers. Oh, I understand... you mean number three WORST AL offense. :rolleyestf:

No. Surprisingly, we are almost the best. Only Detroit and Toronto are significantly better. Factually.

[eddie83]

I stand by that Nick's contract was not an article born of reason.

I get that but Parra's agent has to see that. Parra also 3.5 years younger.

[weams]

Did the O's know Brach was going to be this good when they got him?

I can't imagine anyone did. But if you take a few shots, you win a few.

[NashLumber]

He had no baseball sense and wasn't nearly as good on defense. Parra can bunt and has good arm. Much more complete player. Also can be back up CF.

Big plusses. I'm with you and Roy (and maybe Buck) on this one.

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[O's84]

Yeh, I don't know why you would mess with Brach, O'Day, Britton if they are all rested and feeling fine.

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Yep, they didn't pitch yesterday in the blow out. It was just Gonzo, Garcia, and T.J.

[LA2]

Wow JJ's OBP is down to .251.

[eddie83]

What a shame about JJ.

[SteveA]

I'm still not sold on a 3-4 year extension.

Our options for LF/RF next year:

1) Guys from the minor league system

2) Trade

3) Free agents (of which Parra and Pearce are two possibilities)

Given the current state of out minor league talent, we don't have a lot of assets to trade. And if we try to fill both starting positions with guys we currently have under control for next year, say Urrutia and Alvarez, or magically transforming Paredes into a legitimate defensive outfielder...I think we would likely be pretty bad.

So I think at least one, maybe both, of the spots will be filled via option #3.

Look at the market, estimate what people will command and how much we will likely to be able to spend, and tell me who the better options than Parra are.

[eddie83]

JJ is awfully slow.Maybe he should sit now. Flaherty couldn't be much worse.

Don't trust Ryan's glove.

[O's84]

I'm not surprised Hardy didn't get a base hit there on the infield nubber. I'm just surprised it wasn't even close.

[Aristotelian]

Painful to watch JJ right now. That strike two pitch should have been hammered. 93, flat, middle in. Swung through it.

[Going Underground]

Wow JJ's OBP is down to .251.

I think third worst in rhe majors with players with 300 at bats.

[Chavez Ravine]

Wow JJ's OBP is down to .251.

JJ really worries me. The potentially sunk money is the least of it. Shortstops don't grow on trees like middle relievers do.....or league average lefty pitchers for that matter.

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[eddie83]

I think third worst in rhe majors with players with 300 at bats.

Have to wonder how much that back is killing him. Who knows, maybe something else.