I Think I Would Let Wieters Go

[Can_of_corn]

Thank you, that is a very informative article. Thanks again.

NP, I figured that was easier then trying to explain it myself.

[Jagwar]

Unless the O's are gutless and don't extend one.

In any case, I'm happy with Caleb Joseph as the starting catcher, and there have to be plenty of smarter ways to spend $15 million (on the tiny chance that Wieters accepts the QO).

[Can_of_corn]

In any case, I'm happy with Caleb Joseph as the starting catcher, and there have to be plenty of smarter ways to spend $15 million (on the tiny chance that Wieters accepts the QO).

I think there is a very good chance he puts up career averages or a bit better next year.

Then you know he will refuse the next QO.

[Aristotelian]

I was pro-QO as recently last week, but he looks completely lost right now. I can't imagine any team signing him to a long term deal. I have to say, he might just take the QO if we gave it to him, and that would pretty much kill our chances of retooling.

[Moose Milligan]

He doesn't have much leverage to demand a high amount of money. He's been hurt last year, he's not producing this year, he's not at a GG level anymore.

He is a name, but thats about it. There's no real reason for any team to pay him a truck ton of money.

[SouthRider]

The O's should absolutely offer a QO as there is no way Matt would accept it. Wieters is looking fir a 60-100 million payday. He is not going to risk taking the QO for one year along with the injury risk that could prevent him from getting the rest.

[Rene88]

Wieters should be gone, he isn't very good.

I love a Joseph and Clevenger platoon.

Joseph is a leader.

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[Frobby]

Why even debate this right now? Let's see how things look in a month.

[Can_of_corn]

Wieters should be gone, he isn't very good.

I love a Joseph and Clevenger platoon.

Joseph is a leader.

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His impact is palpable.

[UpstateNYfan]

Imagine giving a WP to Steve Johnson on a ball that went through the wickets. He's counting the days (as are others).

[24fps]

Why even debate this right now? Let's see how things look in a month.

Completely agree. Half the threads being started right are better suited for when no baseball is being played.

[Can_of_corn]

At this point, Id let em all go.

Even Schoop and Manny?

[Rene88]

Even Schoop and Manny?

Remember all the offseason posts that Schoop should start the season in the minors?

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[Can_of_corn]

Remember all the offseason posts that Schoop should start the season in the minors?

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And the ones saying he shouldn't rejoin the team right away when he was healthy.

Needless to say I held an opposing view.

[jjnono]

Two years ago I held that Wieters was one injury away from being an overpaid first baseman (and that he wasn't worth more than $10M a year)... And then he had an injury... And then, watching the lowlights last night on ESPN, I saw him playing first base, and I realized just how sad that was... I have no concern for Wieters' future at this point. I don't think he helps the Os much at all. The only interesting aspect is whether or not we offer him a QO. As Weams frequently points out, NO ONE HAS EVER accepted a QO, so I don't see how the Os risk much by doing it. At least we'll get something for him...