Buck is going to want to sign Trumbo long term

[waroriole]

I'd really have to think about it and be sure that the budget would allow for him accepting.

I think he might very well accept it.

17 million is almost doubling his career earnings.

You think he might could get 3/45 or 4/60 this offseason? With the weak FA class?

Definitely wouldn't QO Wieters.

[Can_of_corn]

You think he might could get 3/45 or 4/60 this offseason? With the weak FA class?

Definitely wouldn't QO Wieters.

I'd QO Wieters in a heartbeat. The O's need a starting Catcher next year.

I don't know about Trumbo, I expect him to fall off the pace he has been on and I am unsure how many teams would be willing to put him in the outfield. Who needs a 1B in 2017?

[TradeAngelos]

If he has a career year he'll get 4 years and close to 17 M AAV. If he doesn't put up decent numbers the rest of the way then no, don't make the QO.

All of this.

[esmd]

You think he might could get 3/45 or 4/60 this offseason? With the weak FA class?

Definitely wouldn't QO Wieters.

Oh I would (QO Wieters). I think he'll get enough of a multi-year offer (3/30 maybe) to walk away from the QO.

[backwardsk]

I'd QO Wieters in a heartbeat. The O's need a starting Catcher next year.

I don't know about Trumbo, I expect him to fall off the pace he has been on and I am unsure how many teams would be willing to put him in the outfield. Who needs a 1B in 2017?

NYY if Bird can't recover.

[UpstateNYfan]

I like Trumbo and all and if Davis wasn't signed for so long he might be worth the 4/50,60 or something, but......Aren't there a couple of guys in the minors they have to look at?? Mancini or Walker?? They won't give the O's anywhere near the HR production, but at about 3% of his salary they can put it elsewhere. Look for a real corner OF.

[Can_of_corn]

NYY if Bird can't recover.

I did think of them.

How close are they to getting under the cap next year?

[Ohfan67]

I think it's more likely that the O's sign Wieters to a three or four year deal.

[waroriole]

I'd QO Wieters in a heartbeat. The O's need a starting Catcher next year.

I don't know about Trumbo, I expect him to fall off the pace he has been on and I am unsure how many teams would be willing to put him in the outfield. Who needs a 1B in 2017?

Yikes. I'd rather work out a 2-3 year deal with Wieters at an AAV around 10M than offer a QO.

[Can_of_corn]

Yikes. I'd rather work out a 2-3 year deal with Wieters at an AAV around 10M than offer a QO.

So would I.

I don't think that is going to be an option.

[Can_of_corn]

The Yankees could really use Trumbo, and alot more.

I hope they go after him.

If it was me I would keep my powder dry for the historic free agent class that is rapidly approaching.

Could you imagine getting Harper and Machado?

[OFFNY]

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At least Trumbo said that he likes it here:

https://twitter.com/masnOrioles/status/740912582219993089

[BohKnowsBmore]

Thats a ton of money, and I suspect we will see more players take the QO.

Not sure I agree with your reasoning. The rate goes up because of the increase in market contracts. So pending FA should have a comparable increase in their expected long-term contract amounts. We likely see an increase in players taking the QO as the number of players offered to (and of declining value overall) increases.

[wildcard]

I would think the Nelson Cruz 4/57 is a good comp for Trumbo. I think the O's may sign him to a contract like that.

Brian McCann's 5/85 is probably a good comp for Wieters. Boras has his agent is a factor in that contract. I don't think the O's will go 5 years on Wieters.

I think the O's are likely to give both player a QO and both are likely to refuse that offer.

JMO

[BohKnowsBmore]

I did think of them.

How close are they to getting under the cap next year?

Not sure in total, but Tex will be coming off the books.