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1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:

He didn't look worse after the injury.

 

When he was DH'ing in the minors, his swing looked fine. But when he came back up and was behind the plate, he didn't seem like his old self.

 

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Sadly that could be a possibility.  Remember how terrible he was offensively when he first came up?  I think we should have some contingency plans at C and really have some depth.  Something like;

MLB-Avila and Joseph

AAA- Sisco, Pena, A.Perez

AA- I'd even try and get a milb vet to take a milb deal for here.  

I wouldn't want to invest millions into the C position.  I think we can get almost the same production for the league min.  I'd rather us use that money on a Trumbo replacement and locking up some of our guys long term.  

 

For some reason, I would not be too surprised if the Orioles trade one of: Joseph, Pena, or Perez (if he doesn't get Rule 5'ed) to a catcher needy team if they are able to sign a veteran for a year or two. Clear up a spot in Norfolk for Sisco, get something in return for someone (possibly in Spring Training), and go from there.

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The thing is, none of these guys are any prize defensively. Castro was by far the best of the free agent lot, which is why he was quickly grabbed up on a multi-year deal because the Twins have been trying to replace Suzuki's godawful defense (it's why they traded Aaron Hicks for John Michael Murphy last offseason). Hundley is probably as good as any, will come fairly cheap, can hit a bit and the Orioles are familiar with him. Buck seems to like him. Most importantly, he and Tillman developed an excellent rapport when Nick was here before. So I think that's the most likely scenario. But you never know.

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing them give Ramos a two-year deal and wait until mid-season for him, but that's not the Orioles' MO, so I'd be shocked.

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4 hours ago, Enjoy Terror said:

You're splitting hairs on Salty v Avila. There's no question that Iannetta and Suzuki are better than that lot.

Iannetta has a career 99 OPS+ The last two seasons he was sub 80 OPS+, last year his Rtot/150 was -15  He's going into his age 34 season. Suzuki career 87 OPS+ ;last season -18 Rtot going into his age 33 season. Hardly clearly better IMO.

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