Dan Duquette on O's Hot Stove at 6pm, Nov 30th

[tntoriole]

2 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

What gave you that idea?

Because I did not hear Dan say that on the broadcast. 

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Dr. Unk said:

Not feeling all warm and fuzzy about Manny and Schoop....

Maybe the Bromance won't end and the O's will trade Schoop at the deadline to the team that signs Manny.

[weams]

Would like to look for a pitcher in rule five draft.

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, tntoriole said:

Because I did not hear Dan say that on the broadcast. 

You didn't?  Clearly you weren't listening closely.  

[weams]

16 minutes ago, Tx Oriole said:

Wow! I think DD has lost his marbles.

Those were Faux Duke quotes. Anticipatory. Un-real. Not-factual. 

[tntoriole]

Dan almost talks like a parody of fans on this board...."Hunter Harvey is well regarded,  DJ Stewart is back on people's boards,  I sort of like Stewart and Mullins, he is the fastest guy in the organization."   The depth of his on air conversation is pretty shallow and seems directed towards the most casual of fans.  

[tntoriole]

1 minute ago, Moose Milligan said:

You didn't?  Clearly you weren't listening closely.  

Sorry, must have not been.  

[weams]

"May see Alex Wells in 2018"

[weams]

2 minutes ago, tntoriole said:

Dan almost talks like a parody of fans on this board...."Hunter Harvey is well regarded,  DJ Stewart is back on people's boards,  I sort of like Stewart and Mullins, he is the fastest guy in the organization."   The depth of his on air conversation is pretty shallow and seems directed towards the most casual of fans.  

I agree. He is brief. 

[wildbillhiccup]

For those who missed the interview, here is a summary…

They need to focus their efforts on adding to pitching staff. Likes the bullpen and thinks it's strong. Also wants to add LH bats to the lineup. Mentioned Mullins and Santander as possible in-house solutions, but he's not sure if they're ready. Said they need to be "resourceful" in terms of improving the starting pitching. Feels it's important to have at least one LH pitcher in the rotation (offers a competitive advantage). Feels like they have the opportunity to add LH bats at the DH and OF position. He also called Chris Davis out in terms of needing to improve and play up the expectations when they resigned him. Said that Hays has the tools to play every day, but downplayed his power a bit. Questioned whether or not he needed more seasoning. Looking to add OF depth, in case Hays isn't ready. When asked, he said the odds are "good" that Zach will be on the opening day roster. When asked if the team was "all in" for 2018 he said he thinks that's what people want. Feels they have a good core group and joked that rebuilding "isn't much fun". Mentioned that other teams who have recently rebuilt had to lose 100+ games before they got good (i.e., Cubs and Astros). Said he'd prefer to have lower draft picks and a good team then the opposite. 

Referring back to the 2017 season he mentioned things like Tillman’s struggles and Zach injuries as contributing the team’s slide in the second half. Also cited Gausman’s inconsistencies and Ubaldo and Miley’s struggles. Was noncommittal when asked about possibly bringing him back on a one year deal (really made it sound like are were ready to move on).

He’s happy with the power on the current team (mentioned Machado and Schoop in particular). Also mentioned the importance of “taking” pitches and how it benefits the other players on the team.

When asked about Gausman, he felt he started to come around and regain his form towards the end of the season. Said he needs he has the tools, but needs to be more consistent and a better fielder. Wants to see him put it together for a full season.

When asked about the arbitration eligible players, he said they were his “core players” so he didn’t think it would be an issue. Also singled out Schoop again as having a great season. Said he’s improved every year he’s been in the big leagues. Praised his work ethic. Also mentioned that Manny hit the ball harder more consistently than anyone else in the league. And chalked up some of his struggles (early on) to the shift. Said that he was one of the most consistent players in the league. When asked about long term commitments to Schoop, he said it was a conversation for another day. When asked about Manny’s walk year (i.e., will he try to lock him up or trade him during the winter meetings), he said he doesn’t know the answer to that question. Went on to praise his “rare” combination of talent and skill. Said the team needs to decide Manny will be a long term fixture on the team. When asked about beckham, he said he liked his tools and that he showed them after the trade. Used the word “average” to describe his defense. Said he probably had the third best year on the club in terms of production.

When asked what is holding up player activity (i.e., no big signings / trades this offseason) he said he thinks a lot clubs are waiting to see what happens with Otani and Darvish. Also said he felt like a lot clubs have done a better job lately of locking up their better players.

When asked about the Rule 5 draft, said they’d look to see who’s there and who might be able to help them (mentioned pitchers in particular). Felt like they signed a few “decent” minor league pitchers last week (mentioned Marinez). Also mentioned he felt they have good middle infield depth, like Tejada, and the depth of their minor leagues (Harvey, Stewart, Mullins, Hays). He mentioned Stewart several times. Said other teams are asking about Stewart. Also mentioned Scott and Wells (pitchers). Mentioned Wells could really throw strikes.

When asked about tendering contracts, he mentioned David Ortiz as a player who was non-tendered. Said he expects there to be some good players available, but doesn’t expect any Orioles to be non-tendered.

[weams]

3 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

For those who missed the interview, here is a summary…

They need to focus their efforts on adding to pitching staff. Likes the bullpen and thinks it's strong. Also wants to add LH bats to the lineup. Mentioned Mullins and Santander as possible in-house solutions, but he's not sure if they're ready. Said they need to be "resourceful" in terms of improving the starting pitching. Feels it's important to have at least one LH pitcher in the rotation (offers a competitive advantage). Feels like they have the opportunity to add LH bats at the DH and OF position. He also called Chris Davis out in terms of needing to improve and play up the expectations when they resigned him. Said that Hays has the tools to play every day, but downplayed his power a bit. Questioned whether or not he needed more seasoning. Looking to add OF depth, in case Hays isn't ready. When asked, he said the odds are "good" that Zach will be on the opening day roster. When asked if the team was "all in" for 2018 he said he thinks that's what people want. Feels they have a good core group and joked that rebuilding "isn't much fun". Mentioned that other teams who have recently rebuilt had to lose 100+ games before they got good (i.e., Cubs and Astros). Said he'd prefer to have lower draft picks and a good team then the opposite. 

Referring back to the 2017 season he mentioned things like Tillman’s struggles and Zach injuries as contributing the team’s slide in the second half. Also cited Gausman’s inconsistencies and Ubaldo and Miley’s struggles. Was noncommittal when asked about possibly bringing him back on a one year deal (really made it sound like are were ready to move on).

He’s happy with the power on the current team (mentioned Machado and Schoop in particular). Also mentioned the importance of “taking” pitches and how it benefits the other players on the team.

When asked about Gausman, he felt he started to come around and regain his form towards the end of the season. Said he needs he has the tools, but needs to be more consistent and a better fielder. Wants to see him put it together for a full season.

When asked about the arbitration eligible players, he said they were his “core players” so he didn’t think it would be an issue. Also singled out Schoop again as having a great season. Said he’s improved every year he’s been in the big leagues. Praised his work ethic. Also mentioned that Manny hit the ball harder more consistently than anyone else in the league. And chalked up some of his struggles (early on) to the shift. Said that he was one of the most consistent players in the league. When asked about long term commitments to Schoop, he said it was a conversation for another day. When asked about Manny’s walk year (i.e., will he try to lock him up or trade him during the winter meetings), he said he doesn’t know the answer to that question. Went on to praise his “rare” combination of talent and skill. Said the team needs to decide Manny will be a long term fixture on the team. When asked about beckham, he said he liked his tools and that he showed them after the trade. Used the word “average” to describe his defense. Said he probably had the third best year on the club in terms of production.

When asked what is holding up player activity (i.e., no big signings / trades this offseason) he said he thinks a lot clubs are waiting to see what happens with Otani and Darvish. Also said he felt like a lot clubs have done a better job lately of locking up their better players.

When asked about the Rule 5 draft, said they’d look to see who’s there and who might be able to help them (mentioned pitchers in particular). Felt like they signed a few “decent” minor league pitchers last week (mentioned Marinez). Also mentioned he felt they have good middle infield depth, like Tejada, and the depth of their minor leagues (Harvey, Stewart, Mullins, Hays). He mentioned Stewart several times. Said other teams are asking about Stewart. Also mentioned Scott and Wells (pitchers). Mentioned Wells could really throw strikes.

When asked about tendering contracts, he mentioned David Ortiz as a player who was non-tendered. Said he expects there to be some good players available, but doesn’t expect any Orioles to be non-tendered.

 

[Can_of_corn]

5 minutes ago, weams said:

"May see Alex Wells in 2018"

That seems like a good developmental plan. 

[weams]

9 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

For those who missed the interview, here is a summary…

They need to focus their efforts on adding to pitching staff. Likes the bullpen and thinks it's strong. Also wants to add LH bats to the lineup. Mentioned Mullins and Santander as possible in-house solutions, but he's not sure if they're ready. Said they need to be "resourceful" in terms of improving the starting pitching. Feels it's important to have at least one LH pitcher in the rotation (offers a competitive advantage). Feels like they have the opportunity to add LH bats at the DH and OF position. He also called Chris Davis out in terms of needing to improve and play up the expectations when they resigned him. Said that Hays has the tools to play every day, but downplayed his power a bit. Questioned whether or not he needed more seasoning. Looking to add OF depth, in case Hays isn't ready. When asked, he said the odds are "good" that Zach will be on the opening day roster. When asked if the team was "all in" for 2018 he said he thinks that's what people want. Feels they have a good core group and joked that rebuilding "isn't much fun". Mentioned that other teams who have recently rebuilt had to lose 100+ games before they got good (i.e., Cubs and Astros). Said he'd prefer to have lower draft picks and a good team then the opposite. 

Referring back to the 2017 season he mentioned things like Tillman’s struggles and Zach injuries as contributing the team’s slide in the second half. Also cited Gausman’s inconsistencies and Ubaldo and Miley’s struggles. Was noncommittal when asked about possibly bringing him back on a one year deal (really made it sound like are were ready to move on).

He’s happy with the power on the current team (mentioned Machado and Schoop in particular). Also mentioned the importance of “taking” pitches and how it benefits the other players on the team.

When asked about Gausman, he felt he started to come around and regain his form towards the end of the season. Said he needs he has the tools, but needs to be more consistent and a better fielder. Wants to see him put it together for a full season.

When asked about the arbitration eligible players, he said they were his “core players” so he didn’t think it would be an issue. Also singled out Schoop again as having a great season. Said he’s improved every year he’s been in the big leagues. Praised his work ethic. Also mentioned that Manny hit the ball harder more consistently than anyone else in the league. And chalked up some of his struggles (early on) to the shift. Said that he was one of the most consistent players in the league. When asked about long term commitments to Schoop, he said it was a conversation for another day. When asked about Manny’s walk year (i.e., will he try to lock him up or trade him during the winter meetings), he said he doesn’t know the answer to that question. Went on to praise his “rare” combination of talent and skill. Said the team needs to decide Manny will be a long term fixture on the team. When asked about beckham, he said he liked his tools and that he showed them after the trade. Used the word “average” to describe his defense. Said he probably had the third best year on the club in terms of production.

When asked what is holding up player activity (i.e., no big signings / trades this offseason) he said he thinks a lot clubs are waiting to see what happens with Otani and Darvish. Also said he felt like a lot clubs have done a better job lately of locking up their better players.

When asked about the Rule 5 draft, said they’d look to see who’s there and who might be able to help them (mentioned pitchers in particular). Felt like they signed a few “decent” minor league pitchers last week (mentioned Marinez). Also mentioned he felt they have good middle infield depth, like Tejada, and the depth of their minor leagues (Harvey, Stewart, Mullins, Hays). He mentioned Stewart several times. Said other teams are asking about Stewart. Also mentioned Scott and Wells (pitchers). Mentioned Wells could really throw strikes.

When asked about tendering contracts, he mentioned David Ortiz as a player who was non-tendered. Said he expects there to be some good players available, but doesn’t expect any Orioles to be non-tendered.

HHP, Front Page.

[wildbillhiccup]

1 minute ago, weams said:

HHP, Front Page.

Oh geesh, I should have re-read it first. I spotted some typos/grammatical errors 

[Frobby]

20 minutes ago, weams said:

"May see Alex Wells in 2018"

If you drive to Frederick.    Maybe Bowie in July.