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While I was listening to 105.7 Buck was asked about what he thought about Chris Tillman's prospect for making a comeback to previous form this year.  I am paraphrasing but he said something like I don't want to say too much because I don't want anyone else to sign him.  I came away thinking it is more than likely Tillman will be back with the Orioles this year.  That doesn't bother me because since Buck has seen him pitch at this past mini-camp I trust he came away with some kind of positive feeling from his progress.  Chris was a pretty good pitcher for a long time who I was clamoring to be extended a couple of years ago.  He was really bad last year and the Orioles need more help but it appears he likes it here and I don't think you have much to lose by bringing him back.  I also got a feeling from listening to Buck that Austin Wynn's has a pretty decent shot at being the backup cather at least in the beginning of the season to get Chance Sisco more minor league defensive experience.  

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17 minutes ago, accinfo said:

While I was listening to 105.7 Buck was asked about what he thought about Chris Tillman's prospect for making a comeback to previous form this year.  I am paraphrasing but he said something like I don't want to say too much because I don't want anyone else to sign him.  I came away thinking it is more than likely Tillman will be back with the Orioles this year.  That doesn't bother me because since Buck has seen him pitch at this past mini-camp I trust he came away with some kind of positive feeling from his progress.  Chris was a pretty good pitcher for a long time who I was clamoring to be extended a couple of years ago.  He was really bad last year and the Orioles need more help but it appears he likes it here and I don't think you have much to lose by bringing him back.  I also got a feeling from listening to Buck that Austin Wynn's has a pretty decent shot at being the backup cather at least in the beginning of the season to get Chance Sisko more minor league defensive experience.  

Tillman back and Sisco starts in Norfolk. Great.....

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7 hours ago, accinfo said:

While I was listening to 105.7 Buck was asked about what he thought about Chris Tillman's prospect for making a comeback to previous form this year.  I am paraphrasing but he said something like I don't want to say too much because I don't want anyone else to sign him.  I came away thinking it is more than likely Tillman will be back with the Orioles this year.  That doesn't bother me because since Buck has seen him pitch at this past mini-camp I trust he came away with some kind of positive feeling from his progress.  Chris was a pretty good pitcher for a long time who I was clamoring to be extended a couple of years ago.  He was really bad last year and the Orioles need more help but it appears he likes it here and I don't think you have much to lose by bringing him back.  I also got a feeling from listening to Buck that Austin Wynn's has a pretty decent shot at being the backup cather at least in the beginning of the season to get Chance Sisco more minor league defensive experience.  

Fine then

If the Orioles want him back, why don't they freaking sign him already!

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14 hours ago, MDtransplant757 said:

Or 2013, 2014 and 2016 until he got hurt

With this market he might have to take a one year deal with us. Usually guys that want to rebuild their value go to pitcher friendly environments. I wouldn’t mind Tillman and Dickey for the rotation. 

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I don't see the harm in it. If he bounces back then he he is a very solid pitcher. If not then he probably won't be worse than any other no name guy we run out there. 

 

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18 hours ago, accinfo said:

While I was listening to 105.7 Buck was asked about what he thought about Chris Tillman's prospect for making a comeback to previous form this year.  I am paraphrasing but he said something like I don't want to say too much because I don't want anyone else to sign him.  I came away thinking it is more than likely Tillman will be back with the Orioles this year.  That doesn't bother me because since Buck has seen him pitch at this past mini-camp I trust he came away with some kind of positive feeling from his progress.  Chris was a pretty good pitcher for a long time who I was clamoring to be extended a couple of years ago.  He was really bad last year and the Orioles need more help but it appears he likes it here and I don't think you have much to lose by bringing him back.  I also got a feeling from listening to Buck that Austin Wynn's has a pretty decent shot at being the backup cather at least in the beginning of the season to get Chance Sisco more minor league defensive experience.  

I don't think Buck saw Tillman throw at the minicamp.   Buck said he talked to Tillman.

I heard the interview with Buck on 105.7 and I agree Buck seem comfortable with Wynns as a backup if Sisco is not ready defensively.

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2 minutes ago, wildcard said:

I don't think Buck saw Tillman throw at the minicamp.   Buck said he talked to Tillman.

I heard the interview with Buck on 105.7 and I agree Buck seem comfortable with Wynns as a back if Sisco is not ready defensively.

But is Dan?

 

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11 hours ago, 25 Nuggets said:

Fine then

If the Orioles want him back, why don't they freaking sign him already!

Tillman will agree to a one year contract but there are terms that may be competitive with other teams.  Minor or Major league contract?   How much is the base salary?  What kind of incentives are offered?  Is there an option involved.

The worst thing the O's could do in sign Chris to a base salary that is so high they can't cut him and then have him pitch just as poorly as last year.

I am in favor of signing Chris to the right kind of contract.

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2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

But is Dan?

 

I don't that is an issue.  If Buck and Russell does think Sisco is ready for the majors defensively then I think Dan will be fine with keeping Wynns as the back up catcher.

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11 hours ago, 25 Nuggets said:

Fine then

If the Orioles want him back, why don't they freaking sign him already!

Chris is probably still holding out hope for a MLB deal. 

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