State of the Orioles Outfield, before and after acquiring Seth Smith

[FanSince88]

Before:

(no disrespect to Adam Jones, I love the guy but he isn't getting any younger and can't defend the entire outfield himself)

After

[sportsfan8703]

These guys are still out there in FA;

Dustin Ackley    1B / RF                        
Jose Bautista    DH / RF        Yes (Declined)                
Gregor Blanco    CF / LF / RF                        
Peter Bourjos    CF / LF / RF                        
Michael Bourn    CF / LF                        
Nick Buss    CF / LF / RF                        
Marlon Byrd    LF / RF                        
Chris Coghlan    LF / RF / 2B / 3B                        
Coco Crisp    CF / DH / LF                        
Alejandro de Aza    CF / LF / RF                        
Jeff Francoeur    RF                        
Sam Fuld    CF / LF / RF                        
Craig Gentry    CF / LF / RF                        
Cole Gillespie    CF / LF / RF                        
Jonny Gomes    DH / LF                        
Grant Green    LF / 2B / 3B                        
Franklin Gutierrez    DH / RF                        
Austin Jackson    CF                        
Desmond Jennings    CF / LF                        
Kelly Johnson    LF / 2B / 3B                        
Tyler Ladendorf    CF / 2B / SS / 3B                        
David Lough    CF / LF / RF                        
Brandon Moss    1B / LF / RF                        
Angel Pagan    LF                        
Gregorio Petit    LF / 2B / SS / 3B                        
Ryan Raburn    LF / RF                        
Nolan Reimold    CF / LF / RF                        
Michael Saunders    LF / RF                        
Drew Stubbs    CF / LF / RF                        
Mark Trumbo    DH / 1B / LF / RF

Plus guys that appear to be on the trade block like Granderson, Bruce and Melky Cabrera.  There are options.  

[ChuckS]

I'd cross Saunders off considering he's already failed a physical with us.

Trumbo, Moss, or Pagan seem the most likely. 

[El Gordo]

Do we know that about Saunders. Roch said it was a rumour and O's have denied it.

[ChuckS]

1 hour ago, El Gordo said:

Do we know that about Saunders. Roch said it was a rumour and O's have denied it.

Where there is smoke, there usually is fire.  

The fact that Saunders is still around and there is no buzz about him at all, leads me to believe there are some serious injury concerns.  He was looking at a three or four year deal at the beginning of the offseason, now he may be lucky to get two years.  

[25 Nuggets]

Strictly in terms of OF, here's my targets, all for one year deals:

1. Angel Pagan
2. Michael Saunders (if he clears)
3. Franklin Gutierrez
4. Desmond Jennings
5. Austin Jackson
6. Peter Bourjos

Chris Coghlan would have been a target, but he doesn't hit LHP and would need to be platooned and the Orioles can't do another platoon.  Kim and Smith both need help.  If it's a Pagan or Saunders, Kim slides to DH.  If it's one of the others, Kim stays in LF and the new guy platoons both corners and backs up CF.  Basically what Rickard would be doing.

Now, if the team wants to sign a DH, that brings Trumbo, Moss, etc into the fold.  I support that as well.  I actually support two signings if feasible, but the OF needs to hit LHP at least competently.

[Roll Tide]

7 hours ago, 25 Nuggets said:

Strictly in terms of OF, here's my targets, all for one year deals:

1. Angel Pagan
2. Michael Saunders (if he clears)
3. Franklin Gutierrez
4. Desmond Jennings
5. Austin Jackson
6. Peter Bourjos

Chris Coghlan would have been a target, but he doesn't hit LHP and would need to be platooned and the Orioles can't do another platoon.  Kim and Smith both need help.  If it's a Pagan or Saunders, Kim slides to DH.  If it's one of the others, Kim stays in LF and the new guy platoons both corners and backs up CF.  Basically what Rickard would be doing.

Now, if the team wants to sign a DH, that brings Trumbo, Moss, etc into the fold.  I support that as well.  I actually support two signings if feasible, but the OF needs to hit LHP at least competently.

Saunders is not happening, Pagan is the only other good offensive player on your list. 

If the Orioles are not playing nterestef in Pagan they need t find another trade.

[Camden_yardbird]

54 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

Saunders is not happening, Pagan is the only other good offensive player on your list. 

If the Orioles are not playing nterestef in Pagan they need t find another trade.

There are some decent offensive players on that list.  Orioles need to take special care to make sure they have more bench production this year.  I would like to see starters rested a bit more.  Showalter needs to trust his alternatives enough to play them.

[Roll Tide]

2 hours ago, Camden_yardbird said:

There are some decent offensive players on that list.  Orioles need to take special care to make sure they have more bench production this year.  I would like to see starters rested a bit more.  Showalter needs to trust his alternatives enough to play them.

The Os don't need anymore players whose OBP will hover around.300 

[jjnono]

Isn't this the time of year to begin the annual "Reimold, If Healthy, Could Contribute" thread?

[Satyr3206]

Just now, jjnono said:

Isn't this the time of year to begin the annual "Reimold, If Healthy, Could Contribute" thread?

I hope not. Been there, done that. I'd give Alvarez and the Rule 5 guys a shot first.

[El Gordo]

27 minutes ago, jjnono said:

Isn't this the time of year to begin the annual "Reimold, If Healthy, Could Contribute" thread?

[Number5]

4 hours ago, Roll Tide said:

Saunders is not happening, Pagan is the only other good offensive player on your list. 

If the Orioles are not playing nterestef in Pagan they need t find another trade.

Has this been confirmed anywhere?  Things have been strangely silent regarding Saunders.

[Redskins Rick]

14 minutes ago, Number5 said:

Has this been confirmed anywhere?  Things have been strangely silent regarding Saunders.

Things were pretty quiet with Rasmus, until TB signed him, you never ever know.

 

[Camden_yardbird]

1 hour ago, Roll Tide said:

The Os don't need anymore players whose OBP will hover around.300 

Eh, depends.  While I agree for the most part I would also say there is a low enough price for any skill set if you have the opportunity to add it.  Orioles are deficient is OBP, but they are also lacking in defense and speed.  One may be able to make the argument that a hypothetical .290/.310/.400 hitter has value for this team at the right price even if the OBP isn't there.