Austin Hays

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[eddie83]

Wow. Wonder if someone is hurt. 

What changed their mind? 

CC starting tonight. Play him. 

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

Wow. Wonder if someone is hurt. 

What changed their mind? 

CC starting tonight. Play him. 

I wish.    Now that he's on the team, I want to see him!

[Tony-OH]

16 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

As I said in the other thread this was mentioned in, I bet he is just in town to get his player of the year award.

Could be. It does seem surprising that they would pull him while the Baysox are in the playoffs unless they plan to play him everyday. Honestly, he's better than both Rickard and Smith so maybe they are ready to turn over RF to him.

[eddie83]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

Could be. It does seem surprising that they would pull him while the Baysox are in the playoffs unless they plan to play him everyday. Honestly, he's better than both Rickard and Smith so maybe they are ready to turn over RF to him.

Seth is doing fine. He has to be playing vs LHP and maybe more depending.  Could be pinch runner and late inning defender as well. 

[Luke-OH]

2 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Could be. It does seem surprising that they would pull him while the Baysox are in the playoffs unless they plan to play him everyday. Honestly, he's better than both Rickard and Smith so maybe they are ready to turn over RF to him.

I've been pitching this ever since they closed the wildcard gap, if you want to win, can you afford to not play your best option?

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, eddie83 said:

Seth is doing fine. He has to be playing vs LHP and maybe more depending.  Could be pinch runner and late inning defender as well. 

From what I have heard Hays isn't a plus runner.

[eddie83]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

From what I have heard Hays isn't a plus runner.

Ok but still faster than some guys this time of year. Run for Trumbo, etc.  

[Tony-OH]

Just now, phillyOs119 said:

I've been pitching this ever since they closed the wildcard gap, if you want to win, can you afford to not play your best option.

It makes sense now that they are in the hunt. He's better than both of their current options and gives Buck some flexibility on the bench with Smith (LH bat) and Rickard (speed/defense).

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

From what I have heard Hays isn't a plus runner.

Hays is a slightly above average runner. He's not a base stealer, but he can go get it in the outfield and can move on the bases.

[Luke-OH]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

From what I have heard Hays isn't a plus runner.

Grade 55, so above-average, it plays up on occasion due to hustle and baseball instinct.  Not a stolen base guy though.

[Tony-OH]

3 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Seth is doing fine. He has to be playing vs LHP and maybe more depending.  Could be pinch runner and late inning defender as well. 

No, you don't bring up Hays to sit him on the bench. Smith would be a good bat off the bench and could give the Orioles a nice matchup late in games. 

[DirtyBird]

Just now, Tony-OH said:

It makes sense now that they are in the hunt. He's better than both of their current options and gives Buck some flexibility on the bench with Smith (LH bat) and Rickard (speed/defense).

Isn't Rickard a DFA option in this move?

[ArtVanDelay]

1 minute ago, DirtyBird said:

Isn't Rickard a DFA option in this move?

I doubt it.  He has 2 options left after this year.  He's not a bad guy to have on the 40 while he has options.

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, DirtyBird said:

Isn't Rickard a DFA option in this move?

Andrew Faulkner and Yefri Ramirez would go before Rickard since Rickard gives them some speed late in games. This offseason? Perhaps.