Jump to content

Wieters Talks About Accepting QO And The Future

Can_of_corn

By Can_of_corn
in Orioles Talk

Recommended Posts

Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

Can_of_corn

Posted
Posted

http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/7/11/12152040/all-star-game-2016-media-day-american-league-notes-and-trade-deadline-rumors

There's no city I wanted to play out a one-year deal in other than Baltimore, Wieters said. I was comfortable with our staff, and our clubhouse is great. It came down to maybe a shorter deal somewhere else, and I said I'd rather have it turn into an eight or nine year deal in Baltimore as opposed to re-locate every couple of years.
'
I'm just enjoying the time I'm having in Baltimore this year, which feels like an extra year added that may not have been there without the qualifying offer.
I'm not really even thinking about it now, Wieters said. That's the crazy thing. I was fortunate enough to have some peace over the decision as soon as I accepted the qualifying offer. My family is always what's going to come first for me, and they've been more than happy in Baltimore again this year. We'll see how it's going at the end of the year.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 74
  • Created
  • Last Reply
Frobby Hangout Grand Counsel

Frobby

Posted
Posted

If he has a similar second half to his first half, he'll get another QO, reject it, and then probably go to whatever team offers him the most money, unless the Orioles come very close to matching it, in which case maybe he'll consider staying. I'd say 75% chance he's gone. But not 100%.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
waroriole Hangout Grand Counsel

waroriole

Posted
Posted
I think 4/80 will do it but I may be wrong......If it doesn't do it, I think we did all we should do. He's a really good catcher and a good hitter.....not great imo.

He's not getting that much. He's probably sign with us for around 4/60. Ideally, for 3/45.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rene88 Hangout Grand Counsel

Rene88

Posted
Posted
If he has a similar second half to his first half, he'll get another QO, reject it, and then probably go to whatever team offers him the most money, unless the Orioles come very close to matching it, in which case maybe he'll consider staying. I'd say 75% chance he's gone. But not 100%.

Not a huge MW fan but I think there is a much better chance he is resigned with Buck at the helm.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JayThomas All-Star

JayThomas

Posted
Posted

Well, harking back to the Matt Wieters over/under OPS .700 thread, Matt's in a bit of a tailspin right now and he's down to .728 OPS.

If he has a 2nd half like his first half then I agree - we offer the QO and he declines it and goes elsewhere.

If OTOH he continues to tail off and finishes with an OPS < .700 (which I took in the over/under), then what? Do we offer a QO under those circumstances? I certainly don't want to go 4/80 for a sub-.700 30-something year old catcher. What happens then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Can_of_corn Hangout Grand Counsel

Can_of_corn

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Well, harking back to the Matt Wieters over/under OPS .700 thread, Matt's in a bit of a tailspin right now and he's down to .728 OPS.

If he has a 2nd half like his first half then I agree - we offer the QO and he declines it and goes elsewhere.

If OTOH he continues to tail off and finishes with an OPS < .700 (which I took in the over/under), then what? Do we offer a QO under those circumstances? I certainly don't want to go 4/80 for a sub-.700 30-something year old catcher. What happens then?

I'll take him back on another one year deal.

Hopefully the farm will supply a replacement by 2018.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chavez Ravine Hangout Grand Counsel

Chavez Ravine

Posted
Posted
He's not getting that much. He's probably sign with us for around 4/60. Ideally, for 3/45.

I am not convinced the smart guys in the room are changing their minds on Matt that much from this past offseason. 3/45 seems like what he will get to me....plus or minus an opt out and some extra backloaded cash. That deal would be good for us. I can live with a hobbled Matt backing up Sisco in 2019.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Frobby Hangout Grand Counsel

Frobby

Posted
Posted
Well, harking back to the Matt Wieters over/under OPS .700 thread, Matt's in a bit of a tailspin right now and he's down to .728 OPS.

If he has a 2nd half like his first half then I agree - we offer the QO and he declines it and goes elsewhere.

If OTOH he continues to tail off and finishes with an OPS < .700 (which I took in the over/under), then what? Do we offer a QO under those circumstances? I certainly don't want to go 4/80 for a sub-.700 30-something year old catcher. What happens then?

I'll take him back on another one year deal.

Hopefully the farm will supply a replacement by 2018.

Yeah, probably so. I hope we don't have that issue. Matt's certainly had his ups and downs with the bat this year, so who knows where he'll end up?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing


  • Posts

    • Bemorewins
      JD Martinez

      By Bemorewins · Posted

      My response to this O'Hearn is a platoon player who can't contribute to the team where it needs help the most ... against LHP. As far as Mountcastle goes, I would rather trust Alonso in a big spot/postseason than Mountcastle who made some of the worst swing decisions imaginable against KC. I don't want to see any more of that. We need experienced hitters (preferably RH) who won't panic when facing postseason pressure. Yes, I am very eager to make changes after two years and ZERO postseason wins.
    • Sports Guy
      2024 Ravens regular season discussion

      By Sports Guy · Posted

      No I don't.  I know Marcus Williams is the worst graded safety in football.   I agree Roquan hasnt been as impactful.  I disagree about Hamilton though.   Mac had 1 year as the Michigan DC. Other than that, his credentials were no better than Orr's.
    • Tony-OH
      2024 Ravens regular season discussion

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      I doubt it because Mac came with real credentials. BTW, I don't remember calling for Orr's job. I may have said that it looks like he's over his head a bit and right now, with all the mass communication issues that we've seen, it's hard to say that it's not been a struggle.  I unfortunately was listening to JLC the other day and he said the Ravens were much worse than they were last year in passing defense. I didn't pull the stats to see if he was right or not, but he ran off several things the Ravens were poor at. When I looked at the defensive stats today, the Ravens appear to be middle of the pack in passing defense in most categories so not sure what he's really talking about. I don't have the PFF grades since they locked most of it down now, but it does seem like Roquan and Hamilton have not been as impactful so far this year. Do you have the PFF grades?
    • Pickles
      JD Martinez

      By Pickles · Posted

      Pete Alonso OPS+ 123 Ryan O'Hearn OPS+ 122 Yes, it's not an apples to apples comparison because Alonso got 600 PA and O'Hearn got 450 and was mostly protected against his weaker side, but where's the massive upgrade?   Pete Alonso rWAR 2.6 Ryan Mountcastle rWAR 2.6 Again, I ask where's the upgrade?   The eagerness of people to kick solid players to the side, guys who have been part of a historic turnaround, to bring in guys from outside the org who aren't really better, and far more expensive, is ridiculous.    
    • Bemorewins
      JD Martinez

      By Bemorewins · Posted

      JD Martinez would be a more of the same kind of acquisition. He is not an impact bat and he is a periphery (around the margins) piece at this point. Why not set the bar higher and sign Alonso? Acquiring Pete Alonso allows you to move on from Mountcastle and put Mayo (where he belongs right now) DH. It also allows you to move on from O'Hearn.  Alonso gets everyday ABs and Mayo does. Those two things to a large degree help solve the lineup imbalance against LHP. I know Alonso will cost real money. But again who are we paying? The money is there. It's time to start using it (if we want to win in October).
    • DirtyBird
      JD Martinez

      By DirtyBird · Posted

      Your full quote said to use him as a DH for 100+ games. If you are worried about him being covered through his injuries - how can you assume he wouldn't be injured at the end of the season, going into the playoffs?
    • sportsfan8703
      JD Martinez

      By sportsfan8703 · Posted

      Here’s an exercise… it’s the postseason and the bases are loaded. The Santa scenario. Who on our current roster would you rather have up over JD Martinez?  Same fact pattern as Santander’s AB. 

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...