Cashner signing

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3 minutes ago, weams said:

I think they ran out of funds. I do not think the Law Firm brings in money these days. 

If they ran out of funds they could have saved 16 million by trading Machado for prospects.  

[weams]

Just now, cimota said:

If they ran out of funds they could have saved 16 million by trading Machado for prospects.  

They will. 

[interloper]

1 minute ago, weams said:

They will. 

Hot take!

Before or during the season? 

[wildbillhiccup]

1 minute ago, Es4M11 said:

I hope this signing indicates larger aspirations. If 4th place is the goal, then why not just trim payroll?

...because it's a veiled attempt to convince the average Joe Schmo fan that they're doing something. I'm pretty certain that Cashner will be the BEST pitcher theyy sign (and I'm really hoping that I'm wrong).

[jerm13]

more BP for Judge and Stanton.

[MDtransplant757]

13 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I hope the joke works for you, it failed miserably when I tried it.  Of course I didn't embed the song.

Womp womp waaa womp

[interloper]

So what if they sign Vargas next? Does that move the needle for anyone?

[MDtransplant757]

3 minutes ago, jerm13 said:

more BP for Judge and Stanton.

Love to see the enthusiasm here on OH

[MDtransplant757]

Just now, interloper said:

So what if they sign Vargas next? Does that move the needle for anyone?

Garcia would make me happier

[Babypowder]

3 minutes ago, interloper said:

So what if they sign Vargas next? Does that move the needle for anyone?

Nope

[Es4M11]

Just now, wildbillhiccup said:

...because it's a veiled attempt to convince the average Joe Schmo fan that they're doing something. I'm pretty certain that Cashner will be the BEST pitcher theyy sign (and I'm really hoping that I'm wrong).

That's entirely possible, certainly not putting it past this organization. Still, the way this contract looks to be structured, the Orioles have left themselves enough money to make another significant addition if they so choose and can find a match. All the while reducing payroll from last year's number.

I'm not confident this is the club's intention, but it does give me a little hope. There are still a few difference makers out there in the market and it is getting way late in the process, so who knows...

 

[Es4M11]

5 minutes ago, interloper said:

So what if they sign Vargas next? Does that move the needle for anyone?

No. If the intention is to compete, then I think the Orioles need a Cobb or a Lynn (or trade for McHugh).

Vargas in addition to Cashner is just hoping for lightning in a bottle.

 

[Camden_yardbird]

25 minutes ago, SteveA said:

 

At least my autocorrect has decent taste in music.

 

[Babypowder]

Just now, Es4M11 said:

No. If the intention is to compete, then I think the Orioles need a Cobb or a Lynn (or trade for McHugh).

Vargas in addition to Cashner is just hoping for lightning in a bottle.

 

I think they still need 2 of Lynn, Cobb, and McHugh. Even then I think it's only an outside chance at a wildcard game.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

12 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

...because it's a veiled attempt to convince the average Joe Schmo fan that they're doing something. I'm pretty certain that Cashner will be the BEST pitcher theyy sign (and I'm really hoping that I'm wrong).

This.  And it's a terrible strategy.  Cobb and Lynn might give the Orioles a chance to get in the playoffs.  It's more than likely Cashner gets eaten alive having to pitch in the AL East and in Camden Yards.  

I hope Cashner proves me wrong.