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OFFNY Hangout Grand Counsel

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Imagine you are Dan' date=' [/quote']

I'm thinking about the fact that the Orioles are 2 games behind the Blue Jays in the A.L. East with 43 games left to play.

I'm thinking about Chris Tillman's shoulder, and pondering what to do if he he not at 100% after extended rest, and how to deal with that possibility down the stretch run.

I'm thinking about how to manage the Baltimore-Norfolk shuttle if the Orioles continue to use their bullpen a lot.

I'm thinking about the rosters expanding on September 1st, and talking to Showalter about strategy in regard to whether or not they should add Trey Mancini to the 40-man roster and promote him to the Orioles, and if they do, how much to use him to try to help generate some offense.

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foxfield Hangout Grand Counsel

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DD's first move or maybe it was just a dream...

Ring...Ring...Phone answers, hello?

DD: Pedro, it's Dan. How's it going? You think you can help us going forward? I really need someone like you here in Baltimore!

Pedro: Oh, yes sir, I do and I hope you can give me the opportunity.

DD: Pedro, you know I'm gonna do that! We really want you to come help us here in Baltimore!!

Pedro: Mr. Duquette, thank you again sir.

DD: Pedro, call me Dan!

Pedro: Oh no sir Mr. Duquette. You told me sir, when I signed..."Pedro Alvarez, welcome to Baltimore! Call me Mr. Duquette."

DD: Oh, Siri, ... Sorry Pedro. I gotta go.

DD: Siri Call Pedro MARTINEZ!!!!

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Imagine you are Dan' date=' with two years after this one on your contract. You know he wants to bring one championship for sure before he leaves. Forget long term, what would you do (what moves would you make), realistically, to get it done, with his rough "budget"?[/quote']

Well, his budget this year apparently is $155m...

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Imagine you are Dan' date=' with two years after this one on your contract. You know he wants to bring one championship for sure before he leaves. Forget long term, what would you do (what moves would you make), realistically, to get it done, with his rough "budget"?[/quote']

That's a hard question. I don't know what he can do. I think his hands are tied somewhat.

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