Is Dan Waiting on Machado Before Doing Anything Else?

[Bahama O's Fan]

Is he just moving at his usual pace or is he actually waiting to see what happens before making any other moves?

[SteveA]

To some extent, he has to.   What we get for Manny may determine what else we have to do to fill out the pitching rotation.

He did get four new pitchers Thursday.

They have said a LH bat is a priority.   But until we trade Manny, we don't know if that LH bat has to be an OF/DH or whether it could be a third baseman.

[mdbdotcom]

He's waiting to trade Manny so he doesn't do anything that might get Angelos thinking about something else. Managing up.

[maybenxtyr]

He usually does his work in late January and February anyways. I would guess the Manny situation will dictate what his next step is too.

[TonySoprano]

1 hour ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

Is he just moving at his usual pace or is he actually waiting to see what happens before making any other moves?

IF there are truly 10 offers on the table for Manny, that's something that can not be negotiated, AND gotten ownership approval for, in a quick manner.  Having said that, moving Britton or another bullpen piece should be less complicated, and I guess that it will happen first.

[eddie83]

Gallardo is back with the Brewers so there goes that reunion opportunity.

[SteveA]

Just now, eddie83 said:

Gallardo is back with the Brewers so there goes that reunion opportunity.

We dodged a bullet there.

[eddie83]

Just now, SteveA said:

We dodged a bullet there.

The fans in the bleachers in Brew town not so much.  

[clapdiddy]

2 hours ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

Is he just moving at his usual pace or is he actually waiting to see what happens before making any other moves?

Give the guy a break!   He did participate in the Rule 5 draft.  Sheesh!  

[eddie83]

Just now, clapdiddy said:

Give the guy a break!   He did participate in the Rule 5 draft.  Sheesh!  

The one area of player acquisition  Dan knows the owner won’t impact him.  

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, clapdiddy said:

Give the guy a break!   He did participate in the Rule 5 draft.  Sheesh!  

Three selections even!  Dan is picking up his game.

It doesn't bother me at all that our 40 man roster had room for three players that were not regarded highly enough for their old teams to protect them.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, eddie83 said:

The one area of player acquisition  Dan knows the owner won’t impact him.  

They don't get the physical until spring training.

[weams]

2 hours ago, SteveA said:

To some extent, he has to.   What we get for Manny may determine what else we have to do to fill out the pitching rotation.

He did get four new pitchers Thursday.

They have said a LH bat is a priority.   But until we trade Manny, we don't know if that LH bat has to be an OF/DH or whether it could be a third baseman.

Don't worry, this will be wrapped up soon. 

[webbrick2010]

LOL, Dan waiting, Dan never does anything but dumpster dive after every other team in MLB has decided who they want.... then he'll swoop in and complete his juggernaut lineup

[OriolesMagic83]

The O's don't have anyone that can be trusted to fill the #5 SP slot, much less #3 or #4.  I'm looking forward to the trash that DD signs and tries to present as major league starters.  We'll no doubt hear about a pitcher dominated in AA in 2013, etc.