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9 hours ago, Since'54 said:

Nick Markakis says hello.

Nick's ST in 2006 probably did help him to make the club.   But I think it was more his performance in the previous three years, including a red-hot end to 2005 where he tore up AA and the AFL, propelling him to being BA's no. 21 prospect in MLB.    He also had a lot of defensive value at the time.   And, it didn't hurt that the Orioles were awful.  

Understand, I think Mancini is ready for MLB.    I don't need ST to tell me that.    But he may not fit our team the way it's constructed.    

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12 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Nick's ST in 2006 probably did help him to make the club.   But I think it was more his performance in the previous three years, including a red-hot end to 2005 where he tore up AA and the AFL, propelling him to being BA's no. 21 prospect in MLB.    He also had a lot of defensive value at the time.   And, it didn't hurt that the Orioles were awful.  

Understand, I think Mancini is ready for MLB.    I don't need ST to tell me that.    But he may not fit our team the way it's constructed.    

I really don't see how he can be carried to start the year. He's limited to first base and there are already 3 guys on the roster who can play there. His only value would be as a short side platoon and they can probably find that in someone who can also help the club by having the ability to play a position they need. I don't see how you can carry a roster spot for a DH only short side platoon.

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On 1/25/2017 at 8:51 AM, Frobby said:

DD is always saying stuff like this in the offseason before he has made his moves.   Every year he suggests that one of our minor leaguers is a good candidate to fill one of our roster spots, then he makes a move that suggests he was just saying things to keep the fan base from getting frantic.   In Mancini's case, I think he's a decent bet to be solid but not great major league hitter, but DD decided not to take the risk.    

It's all about the BATNA (best alternative to negotiated agreement) I think.  You don't say "oh my gosh we need this guy to fill a hole" before attempting to sign him a s a FA or trade for him.  You want the counterparty to understand/believe that you are perfectly ok NOT making the deal.

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