Austin Jackson or Pedro Alvarez? ( Jackson Signs in Chicago)

[DrungoHazewood]

Because what we have, though inexpensive, is probably more awful.

I don't understand this board's infatuation with Nolan Reimold. He isn't good, he isn't durable and he's not a starter, even in a platoon.

Dariel Alvarez is a low OBP guy with limited pop. If you're not doing one or the other, you're not bringing a lot to this offense.

Rickard has very limited at bats above AA, and is an unknown quantity. Might have OBP skills that translate at this level, but that's far from a guarantee given that he's never had an MLB at bat.

If we only had ONE question mark in the outfield, you could make it work with those three guys. The problem is that the Orioles have two. Kim will in all likelihood open the year in LF, but we can't count on him for anything. So without making an addition, you're going into the season with potential dumpster fires in both corner spots.

Bruce has had a rough couple of seasons, but is only 28 and has had his share of good campaigns, too. In a new park, with a change of scenery, I think he could bounce back.

Over the last two years Jay Bruce was the 4th most valuable player out of Jay Bruce, Travis Snider, Nolan Reimold, and David Lough.

It's far from a given that that will reverse itself this year.

[Satyr3206]

Over the last two years Jay Bruce was the 4th most valuable player out of Jay Bruce, Travis Snider, Nolan Reimold, and David Lough.

It's far from a given that that will reverse itself this year.

Wow. Didn't realize he had fallen that far.

[atomic]

Over the last two years Jay Bruce was the 4th most valuable player out of Jay Bruce, Travis Snider, Nolan Reimold, and David Lough.

It's far from a given that that will reverse itself this year.

He is also going to make 13.5 million for the next year (Assuming you don't take on his option) and you can see why the Reds are trying to trade him and no one is willing to give more than an injured player for him.

[DrungoHazewood]

He is also going to make 13.5 million for the next year (Assuming you don't take on his option) and you can see why the Reds are trying to trade him and no one is willing to give more than an injured player for him.

I would be all over a salary dump trade for Bruce, giving up only a token org guy. He might bounce back. There are some positive indicators. But it appears that the Reds want a return of real value. Which is hard to do with a guy who's been below replacement over his last 1000 PAs.

[Fla_O'sfan]

With the speed the Orioles negotiate, they would have to start soon to have anyone inked with a physical by opening day.

[NickM21]

Go with Alvarez as painful as it is for me to admit. I get the feeling the Jackson of old is what we want but not all what we will get. Alvarez on the other hand is at least a known commodity. Our outfield defense will be horrendous but we'd have... 6 players that would likely hit 20+ home runs? It would be entertaining, and be a scary lineup to go through for any pitcher.

[Number5]

Boras has said he wants whatever team signs Alarez to assure him that he will play the field at least 50% of the time. Not interested.

[25 Nuggets]

Boras has said he wants whatever team signs Alarez to assure him that he will play the field at least 50% of the time. Not interested.

Another player with poor self-evaluation skills.

[Roll Tide]

Boras has said he wants whatever team signs Alarez to assure him that he will play the field at least 50% of the time. Not interested.

DD can say it with his fingers crossed

[Roll Tide]

Is Correy Dickerson still available from the Rockies? They haven traded anyone since signing Parra. His away splits are a little light. But his minor league numbers are solid for average and OBP. Who would it take ...the writers mentions Gausman (says it's not happening) and then Bundy/ Harvey (out of options/injury concerns). How about a pitcher in the group that included Wright and a throw in like Walker?

Not enough ?

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=col#month=1&year=2016&team_id=115

[justice98]

I'm in the roll with what we got camp. Neither of those guys makes me all that enthused.

[Number5]

Is Correy Dickerson still available from the Rockies? They haven traded anyone since signing Parra. His away splits are a little light. But his minor league numbers are solid for average and OBP. Who would it take ...the writers mentions Gausman (says it's not happening) and then Bundy/ Harvey (out of options/injury concerns). How about a pitcher in the group that included Wright and a throw in like Walker?

Not enough ?

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=col#month=1&year=2016&team_id=115

No. Dickerson in on the Rays.

[Babypowder]

Is Correy Dickerson still available from the Rockies? They haven traded anyone since signing Parra. His away splits are a little light. But his minor league numbers are solid for average and OBP. Who would it take ...the writers mentions Gausman (says it's not happening) and then Bundy/ Harvey (out of options/injury concerns). How about a pitcher in the group that included Wright and a throw in like Walker?

Not enough ?

http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=col#month=1&year=2016&team_id=115

He was traded to the Rays.

[SteveO]

I would be all over a salary dump trade for Bruce, giving up only a token org guy. He might bounce back. There are some positive indicators. But it appears that the Reds want a return of real value. Which is hard to do with a guy who's been below replacement over his last 1000 PAs.

Totally agree. As a salary dump, I am down with giving it a whirl. Giving up real prospects from a limited pool....no thanks.

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[fearthenoodle]

Boras has said he wants whatever team signs Alarez to assure him that he will play the field at least 50% of the time. Not interested.

Do you have a link to that?