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Just now, weams said:

How did anyone expect anything different? It will not change when this front office leaves either. Maybe when Mark Cuban buys the team. Or Jeb Bush. 

 

1 minute ago, weams said:

How did anyone expect anything different? It will not change when this front office leaves either. Maybe when Mark Cuban buys the team. Or Jeb Bush. 

I know Weams.  If only that were to happen. I wish the team was owned by a baseball minded owner. Of course the team must stay in Baltimore. 

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3 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I don't think enough data exists to make a definitive conclusion.  Dan is pretty much the only guy working this way and one big hit would dramatically change the results.

Plus, it is clear Dan didn't decide this was the optimal strategy, it was forced upon him.

The ethics of deciding to play (or not) in this system is an interesting one, but an entirely distinct question I think.

 

 

 

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13 minutes ago, Chavez Ravine said:

Plus, it is clear Dan didn't decide this was the optimal strategy, it was forced upon him.

The ethics of deciding to play (or not) in this system is an interesting one, but an entirely distinct question I think.

 

 

 

Why angelos won't go for the international slots is beyond me. 

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Wotherspoon has pitched very good every year and some impressive numbers in AAA and AA this year.  Low era and whip with great k rate and few walks.  With Britton coming off DL we will have to drop a guy on 40man so this will fill it.  They could also just put Flaherty on 60 man he most likely will be out til after All star break so that puts you to the 13th.  His 60 day would be 17th.

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38 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I'm sure some folks would be thankful if someone complied a list of all the players Dan has traded international slot money for.

Chris Lee is one. He was around top 10 until this season. Franderlin Romero last year too I believe. 

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9 minutes ago, bpilktree said:

Wotherspoon has pitched very good every year and some impressive numbers in AAA and AA this year.  Low era and whip with great k rate and few walks.  With Britton coming off DL we will have to drop a guy on 40man so this will fill it.  They could also just put Flaherty on 60 man he most likely will be out til after All star break so that puts you to the 13th.  His 60 day would be 17th.

I'd like this one to have a little more seasoning before he comes up

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Just now, LookitsPuck said:

When has any of these international slot trades ever worked out? Just more mismanagement. This organization is a joke sometimes. 

I think most of us agree it's ownership not management in this case.  Can't blame Dan for getting something for slots he isn't allowed to use.

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