Roch: There’s a growing sense that the Orioles are close to finding a veteran starting pitcher."

[NedFromYork]

I want Cobb/Lynn, Tillman, and Hutchinson/Griffin.  And Hays to get the majority of starts in RF.

[jamalshw]

5 hours ago, clapdiddy said:

I'm still thinking Hector Santiago.

Looks like he's going back to the White Sox on a minor league deal.

[weams]

 

[jamalshw]

7 minutes ago, Dark Helmet said:

The Orioles could sign one of Cobb/Lynn, Vargas, and Tillman and Jon Jay and still be below the payroll last year. Maybe even see if Jonathan Lucroy will sign a 1 year deal at C (since offensive players have had luck building up their value here). And call it an off-season.

I would really like to get Lucroy on a one -year deal. I don't get the sense Sisco is ready defensively and Lucroy has been considered a plus defensive catcher by most pitchers that've thrown to him prior to last year. He's also a good bet to bounce back offensively. 

[Tx Oriole]

7 hours ago, weams said:

Maybe today? 

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2018/02/will-the-orioles-find-their-starting-pitcher-this-week.html

 

If it's Tillman they are going to bring back then I am going to be very disappointed. I am hoping for Lynn or Cobb. But I am pretty sure that won't happen. Oh well. 

[Dark Helmet]

23 minutes ago, jamalshw said:

I would really like to get Lucroy on a one -year deal. I don't get the sense Sisco is ready defensively and Lucroy has been considered a plus defensive catcher by most pitchers that've thrown to him prior to last year. He's also a good bet to bounce back offensively. 

Most definitley.  And at the deadline if they're out of it, flip him for a prospect. I too think Lucroy will bounce back.

[Yardball85]

6 minutes ago, jamalshw said:

Looks like he's going back to the White Sox on a minor league deal.

Yup, so much for that.  Not that I wanted Santiago anyway.

[Dark Helmet]

26 minutes ago, weams said:

 

They can't even fill out a rotation to get thru ST.

[Tx Oriole]

7 hours ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

Yes, but that is not hopeful at all. Who will it be? Ubaldo is a veteran but I might puke in my mouth if I find out we signed him.

Don't think there is any chance of that. It's probably Tillman. Big wow DD. What an improvement. 

[webbrick2010]

Has every team that is going to sign a FA made that signing?

No, then it's not time for DD to swoop in and overpay for somebody that would otherwise go unsigned?

Be patient, it's not Oriole time yet

[Ripken]

10 minutes ago, weams said:

 

I mean, uhh, 

[Ripken]

45 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Really.  I mean if we're looking at a Steve Trachsel type,  I mean...I guess you gotta get someone out there every few days who can throw a ball towards home plate with a moderate velocity and questionable location.  

I just don't care anymore.

Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2018 Baltimore Orioles!

[Tx Oriole]

6 hours ago, gmelson26 said:

Roch's post heavily implies it's Tillman.. which would be fine if we're taking a flyer on him competing for the 5th or 6th spot.. but to your point, it sounds as though he's probably penciled in for the 3 or 4 spot the way Roch is wording it.  Ugh.

Shoot. Everything always stays the same with this organization. No smart moves. 

[Ripken]

6 minutes ago, Dark Helmet said:

They can't even fill out a rotation to get thru ST.

[Tx Oriole]

5 hours ago, theocean said:

I really think Jamie Garcia makes a lot of sense.

Sure rather have him than Tillman.