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So it occurred to me the other day that I don't recall hearing what the Orioles are planning to do about CF once Jones contract is up in a couple of years. Or maybe even before that, as there's been a lot of whispers (and even some loud chatter) this season about AJ's alleged defensive deficiency in CF (your mileage may vary on how legit any of that is).

So is there a plan to fill this position post-AJ? Are there any prospects within the organization who are at least good defensively at CF? Is Rickard a realistic candidate for CF heir apparent? Are we still holding out hope for Xavier Avery? I doubt we'll replace AJ's offense in CF unless we get super-lucky or make a huge FA splash, but I could live with a Kiermaier type -- plus glove, lots of speed (read: SB and triples).

Thoughts?

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So it occurred to me the other day that I don't recall hearing what the Orioles are planning to do about CF once Jones contract is up in a couple of years. Or maybe even before that, as there's been a lot of whispers (and even some loud chatter) this season about AJ's alleged defensive deficiency in CF (your mileage may vary on how legit any of that is).

So is there a plan to fill this position post-AJ? Are there any prospects within the organization who are at least good defensively at CF? Is Rickard a realistic candidate for CF heir apparent? Are we still holding out hope for Xavier Avery? I doubt we'll replace AJ's offense in CF unless we get super-lucky or make a huge FA splash, but I could live with a Kiermaier type -- plus glove, lots of speed (read: SB and triples).

Thoughts?

Xavier Avery may have been in the conversation five years ago. He's nothing more than an organizational player at this point.

In our system I would look at Austin Hays and Cedric Mullens who will both likely start in Frederick next season. They could be in the picture in two or three years.

Along with Adam Jones, other FA center fielders in 2019 include Andrew McCutcheon, AJ Pollock, Charlie Blackmon, and Leonys Martin.

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So it occurred to me the other day that I don't recall hearing what the Orioles are planning to do about CF once Jones contract is up in a couple of years. Or maybe even before that, as there's been a lot of whispers (and even some loud chatter) this season about AJ's alleged defensive deficiency in CF (your mileage may vary on how legit any of that is).

So is there a plan to fill this position post-AJ? Are there any prospects within the organization who are at least good defensively at CF? Is Rickard a realistic candidate for CF heir apparent? Are we still holding out hope for Xavier Avery? I doubt we'll replace AJ's offense in CF unless we get super-lucky or make a huge FA splash, but I could live with a Kiermaier type -- plus glove, lots of speed (read: SB and triples).

Thoughts?

I don't know. I wouldn't count on Avery or Rickard. I have no idea. Sorry but my thoughts are on this years team. Can't worry what's going to happen two years down the road. There is just too much that could happen between now and then.

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It would be fantastic if Hays were ready. I honestly need to research Mullens a bit.

No interest in Martin. Don't think we should pay what it would take for the others. Cutch will be a little old anyway.

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Adam probably gets an extension. Really centerfield is about the last position. You should be worrying about.

Even if he gets extended, at 33 he probably belongs in a corner OF spot. I'd consider moving him there this offseason if we could find a really good defensive CF, but I suspect that won't happen.

I don't think the O's have a long-term plan for CF.

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Even if he gets extended, at 33 he probably belongs in a corner OF spot. I'd consider moving him there this offseason if we could find a really good defensive CF, but I suspect that won't happen.

I don't think the O's have a long-term plan for CF.

I agree with you. I would be on board with AJ as our RF next year.

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Even if he gets extended, at 33 he probably belongs in a corner OF spot. I'd consider moving him there this offseason if we could find a really good defensive CF, but I suspect that won't happen.

I don't think the O's have a long-term plan for CF.

Those were sort of two separate thoughts. 1) I think he's here past his current deals expiration and 2) I think he'll play just fine at CF beyond this year at least. Not that he's a lock at CF through 36. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

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I don't think the organization is planning much beyond 2018, or even 2017 for that matter. In addition of CF, my other big concern is SS/3B after JJ. Even if Manny moves to SS that just exposes a hole at 3B. I guess the plan would be to cross that bridge when we get there. It's possible that the replacement for AJ comes from trading AJ.

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