Reimold/Rickard/Alvarez: Odd Man Out

[Bradysburns]

Joey Rickard's Spring Training emergence on both sides of the ball (offense and defense) is making this topic very interesting.

Agreed 100%. The kid got better as he ascended through the minors last year. Great OBP, etc. Wouldn't it be awesome - and shocking - if he started as our new leadoff man? He's only 24, as well. So he's a true prospect... Of course, I don't want to go crazy here. The Majors are whole different ballgame. But again, he looks to be getting BETTER as he ascends through the minors. If he could be effective, such a lineup could be bonkers.

Rickard

Machado

Davis

Jones

Alvarez

Trumbo

Wieters

Schoop

Hardy

[OFFNY]

With the signing of Pedro Alvarez to a one-year contract, it's a little more crowded on the roster for the players that are on the bubble.

Joey Rickard's Spring Training emergence on both sides of the ball (offense and defense) is making this topic very interesting.

And now, with the possibility of Gausman starting the season on the DL, I suspect that the Orioles might want to squeeze an extra pitcher onto the roster (probably an additional long reliever/spot starter.)

[Redskins Rick]

I think D. Alvarez and Paredes are in trouble, in spite of Gausman and the DL. IMO.

[Shabadoo25]

I think D. Alvarez and Paredes are in trouble, in spite of Gausman and the DL. IMO.

Alvarez is out and Paredes is headed to the DL.

Not only should Rickard make it, but he should be starting. It would leave an odd man out between Kim, Trumbo and P. Alvarez somewhere.

[El Gordo]

Alvarez is out and Paredes is headed to the DL.

Not only should Rickard make it, but he should be starting. It would leave an odd man out between Kim, Trumbo and P. Alvarez somewhere.

This is hilarious. All three are sure bets to be on the team. IMO the only question is between D. Alvarez and Reimold.

[Redskins Rick]

Alvarez is out and Paredes is headed to the DL.

Not only should Rickard make it, but he should be starting. It would leave an odd man out between Kim, Trumbo and P. Alvarez somewhere.

Too early to write Kim off and put Rickard out there.

Alvarez is the DH, and has a good stick and should bring us, what Cruz did for us, back in 2014.

[DrungoHazewood]

This is hilarious. All three are sure bets to be on the team. IMO the only question is between D. Alvarez and Reimold.

That would be more reasonable if the agreement was that you weren't allowed to use any information about anyone prior to 1 March 2016.

[Redskins Rick]

Reimold has been incredibly bad for the entire spring. It's time to say goodbye. He's not even playing the field, they keep DHing him.

They know what he can do in the field.

So you think they keep D. Alvarez or Jimmy Paredes over him?

[Can_of_corn]

Alvarez a strong possibility I think. At least upside there.

What upside? He's 27.

Other than his arm (which I admit is plus, maybe plus plus) he isn't good defensively and his plate discipline is off the Jones/Schoop scale.

[Aristotelian]

That would be more reasonable if the agreement was that you weren't allowed to use any information about anyone prior to 1 March 2016.

I don't think anything has changed since March 1. Kim, Rickard, and Pedro are making the team for sure.

Alvarez a strong possibility I think. At least upside there.

Dariel Alvarez has options and is right-handed. He starts at AAA. I could see Reimold to start the year with one last chance to succeed. Then you make a decision between Reimold and Paredes when the latter comes off the DL. Dariel is Plan C, although it may come to Plan C sooner rather than later.

[backwardsk]

This is hilarious. All three are sure bets to be on the team. IMO the only question is between D. Alvarez and Reimold.

I'm pretty sure he was referring to the starting lineup.

I do agree that it'll come down to Alvarez (or another optionable guy)/Reimold/or a 13th pitcher.

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[Sessh]

Reimold has been incredibly bad for the entire spring. It's time to say goodbye. He's not even playing the field, they keep DHing him.

This is probably because of Reimold's shoulder. They don't want him throwing.

[OriolesMagic83]

This is probably because of Reimold's shoulder. They don't want him throwing.

Reimold injured again, I don't believe it!

[El Gordo]

This is probably because of Reimold's shoulder. They don't want him throwing.

Maybe he starts on the DL and Alvarez or a RP takes his spot. Alvarez looked pretty good in the field today.

[Going Underground]

Parades is going back to the specialist. Took some swings today and he was still hurting.He probably is a definite Dl.