Dexter Fowler (Reneges)

[mskrulz]

Orioles have already internally began discussing candidates who will come off the 40 man once Fowler gets done. They have been negotiating around $12M AAV, looking like it could be a 3 year deal.

Uh oh it just got real

[Ruzious]

Orioles have already internally began discussing candidates who will come off the 40 man once Fowler gets done. They have been negotiating around $12M AAV, looking like it could be a 3 year deal.

I'm guessing both sides want 3 years, but the O's have been pretending they want 2 so they can use that to negotiate lower annual salaries. It's required gamesmanship. Giving up a pick for someone who'd be here for just 2 years doesn't make a whole lof sense.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Yep, we are screwed. Because of course we had to blow it.

Coincidentally, I think OldFan's wife said something similar in this thread.

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/94444-Warning-To-Those-Trying-Levitra-For-the-First-Time!

[25 Nuggets]

Right now I see the bench as Caleb, Flash, Reimold, Rickard. Who's bumping Rickard?

13th pitcher. You know how the team likes shuffling around that 25th man on the roster.

Personally, I'd rather bump Reimold than Rickard, but I guess we'll have a better idea of Rickard through spring training.

[fearthenoodle]

The need for Rickard lessens if Fowler is on the team since he can cover CF better than Reimold/Kim/anyone else. But Rickard would still have a shot as the 25th man. Personally, I'd still consider bringing in Alvarez or even an OF like Venable or Murphy on a MiL deal to compete for that 25th spot in case Rickard doesn't look that good.

[backwardsk]

13th pitcher. You know how the team likes shuffling around that 25th man on the roster.

Personally, I'd rather bump Reimold than Rickard, but I guess we'll have a better idea of Rickard through spring training.

I'm with you. I'd keep Rickard and eithe DAlvarez or Navarro. I'd see if I could trade Reimold to Colorado.

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[Number5]

I think Rickard's main roles will be late inning defensive replacement for Fowler, Kim, or Reimold; and late and close pinch-runner - especially for Wieters.

[UpstateNYfan]

Isn't Fowler a good fielder?? Think Gallardo might pitch hit a few times?

[25 Nuggets]

Isn't Fowler a good fielder?? Think Gallardo might pitch hit a few times?

1. not in CF

2. maybe when Davis pitches

I think Rickard's main roles will be late inning defensive replacement for Fowler, Kim, or Reimold; and late and close pinch-runner - especially for Wieters.

In other words, David Lough. If he figures out how to hit ML pitching (unlike Lough) he could be quite valuable.

[Going Underground]

My prediction. Media will announce Fowler to Orioles on Wednesday . Presser on Thursday or Friday. I win peanuts if right.

[weams]

My prediction. Media will announce Fowler to Orioles on Wednesday . Presser on Thursday or Friday. I win peanuts if right.

I have something for you if you are right.

BTW, Ed Encina says they are all watching the windows. And he is not there yet.

[fearthenoodle]

If Rickard hit LH, he'd be a lot more interesting to me. I know he should be a better defender, but he feels a little redundant with Reimold. Of course, some might say they'd be better off keeping Rickard over Reimold.

[Diehard_O's_Fan]

Orioles have already internally began discussing candidates who will come off the 40 man once Fowler gets done. They have been negotiating around $12M AAV, looking like it could be a 3 year deal.

So do you think the Orioles will for sure sign Fowler? Have they dicussed having him take his physical yet?

[fearthenoodle]

So do you think the Orioles will for sure sign Fowler? Have they dicussed having him take his physical yet?

Sir_Loin, and Roch have both said "they expect" the Orioles to sign Fowler. Sir_Loin had said on Saturday night that something could happen as soon as yesterday and if not then early this week. So hopefully that holds and there are no further delays.

[Roll Tide]

If Rickard hit LH, he'd be a lot more interesting to me. I know he should be a better defender, but he feels a little redundant with Reimold. Of course, some might say they'd be better off keeping Rickard over Reimold.

That's me! Reimold goes first. Rickard could very well end up being a steal. Reimold IMO is jus above AAAA.