Is Dan Waiting on Machado Before Doing Anything Else?

[eddie83]

2 hours ago, webbrick2010 said:

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

He just doesn’t care. He is lazy and  worthless.

It is hard to fathom but a $1B business just lets someone who runs an important part of the franchise screw off.  

Guys like Brian Cashman and Dave Dombrowski want to win. They aggressively spend money even if out is taken out of their 401K accounts. They want the ring even if it means they max out their personal credit cards and take 2nd mortgages out on their houses. They steal from local Girl Scouts cookie sales. It doesn’t matter, just get the job done.  

[Legend_Of_Joey]

1 hour ago, Black Bat said:

But to be fair, most of the top FA's are still available as not much action has taken place.

That doesn't matter, Dan wasn't going after them anyway. Did you forget what team this is? 

[IPlayGM]

Maybe I have missed it somewhere, but has anybody mentioned that with the Galvis trade Philly now has an opening at SS. I know they have talked about their prospect Crawford but I feel like a Manny to Phils trade makes a lot of sense for the Os.  If we get back two pitchers (one close to ready, one younger) and the 2nd base prospect that could be a trade we win.

[Luke-OH]

26 minutes ago, IPlayGM said:

Maybe I have missed it somewhere, but has anybody mentioned that with the Galvis trade Philly now has an opening at SS. I know they have talked about their prospect Crawford but I feel like a Manny to Phils trade makes a lot of sense for the Os.  If we get back two pitchers (one close to ready, one younger) and the 2nd base prospect that could be a trade we win.

Good point, I know it has been mentioned somewhere in the huge Machado megathread.

I think Philadelphia is making moves to try and open a competitive window this year and beyond.  They are spending more on relief than a team with no plans on competing would do.  They dropped 60m on Carlos Santana.  They also have the prospects to make the trade without crippling their system.  They have huge amounts of potential payroll room for a Manny extension as well.  The only question is whether they go after him now or in 2019, with the Dodgers, Yankees, etc poised to strike it might be in there best interest to acquire him now to have a better chance at a long term deal.

Edit:  Welcome to the site!

[IPlayGM]

Thanks for the Welcome, I have been an avid reader for years but decided to throw my hat in the ring!!!

In my perfect world, Machado goes to the Phils for the aforementioned package, Britton goes to the Cubs for Almora Jr., and Trumbo goes somewhere for a bag of balls. That puts our outfield as Hays, Almora and Jones (yes in right field). We get cheaper in key places and have the cash to sign two legit pitchers.

But I realize we are not living in a perfect world.

[Bahama O's Fan]

23 minutes ago, IPlayGM said:

Thanks for the Welcome, I have been an avid reader for years but decided to throw my hat in the ring!!!

In my perfect world, Machado goes to the Phils for the aforementioned package, Britton goes to the Cubs for Almora Jr., and Trumbo goes somewhere for a bag of balls. That puts our outfield as Hays, Almora and Jones (yes in right field). We get cheaper in key places and have the cash to sign two legit pitchers.

But I realize we are not living in a perfect world.

I like this idea. Mancini becomes your DH. Who is manning the left side of the infield?

[billw76]

At this point I think he is, and probably has to do that. Until Manny is moved we don't really know what holes will still need to be filled. You can never have enough starting pitching, but does DD want to move Britton, Brach, etc for potential starters if he thinks a Manny deal will get what is needed for the rotation or does he use them to fill other holes?

[Luke-OH]

39 minutes ago, IPlayGM said:

Thanks for the Welcome, I have been an avid reader for years but decided to throw my hat in the ring!!!

In my perfect world, Machado goes to the Phils for the aforementioned package, Britton goes to the Cubs for Almora Jr., and Trumbo goes somewhere for a bag of balls. That puts our outfield as Hays, Almora and Jones (yes in right field). We get cheaper in key places and have the cash to sign two legit pitchers.

But I realize we are not living in a perfect world.

I did the same thing this spring.

I like that idea, I think Jones to RF is overdue. I'd trade Brach as well and sign Nicasio to be the set-up man to Mychal Givens. Acquiring Almora also serves the purpose of making it easier to move Mullins, Santander, or Stewart in a deal for pitching.

[IPlayGM]

25 minutes ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

I like this idea. Mancini becomes your DH. Who is manning the left side of the infield?

I would move School to third and attempt to extend him. Infield from left to right would be Schoop, Beckham, Kingery (from Phil) and Davis. It allows you to use Mancini as primary DH but also move him around to LF and 1B as needed. Your acquired LHB can be used at DH and hopefully be an OF.

[Luke-OH]

12 minutes ago, IPlayGM said:

I would move School to third and attempt to extend him. Infield from left to right would be Schoop, Beckham, Kingery (from Phil) and Davis. It allows you to use Mancini as primary DH but also move him around to LF and 1B as needed. Your acquired LHB can be used at DH and hopefully be an OF.

I think DJ Stewart is ready for a role like that, he's a better defender in LF than Mancini and hits RHP well.  He's also a good baserunner and brings some much needed OBP skills.

[Dark Helmet]

14 hours ago, SteveA said:

We dodged a bullet there.

Yeah, but Miley and Jimenez are still lurking.

[Dark Helmet]

23 minutes ago, phillyOs119 said:

I think DJ Stewart is ready for a role like that, he's a better defender in LF than Mancini and hits RHP well.  He's also a good baserunner and brings some much needed OBP skills.

Maybe the Orioles can find a taker for Trumbo. An OF of Stewart, Jones, and Hays and Mancini at DH.

[Dark Helmet]

39 minutes ago, IPlayGM said:

I would move School to third and attempt to extend him. Infield from left to right would be Schoop, Beckham, Kingery (from Phil) and Davis. It allows you to use Mancini as primary DH but also move him around to LF and 1B as needed. Your acquired LHB can be used at DH and hopefully be an OF.

I wouldn't move Schoop to a new position. At east yet, just as his bat seems to have come around. I'd almost rather put Davis at 3B and Trumbo or Mancini at 1B.

[Luke-OH]

6 minutes ago, Dark Helmet said:

I wouldn't move Schoop to a new position. At east yet, just as his bat seems to have come around. I'd almost rather put Davis at 3B and Trumbo or Mancini at 1B.

Moving Schoop is much better than Davis at 3B IMO.  Davis was poor there when he was young, faster, and more agile.  Schoop at his size will most likely end up at 3B eventually if the Orioles extend him.

[POR]

14 hours ago, weams said:

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

Wanna bet?  I say on January 15th Manny is still an Oriole.