Cobb to Orioles (Confirmed by Roch Kubatko)

[tntoriole]

https://www.mlb.com/video/alex-cobb-works-out-with-gumby/c-77092683

 

 

 

[mdbdotcom]

4 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

I'm thinking extended spring training and we see Cobb mid-April.  

We don't need a 5th starter until April 9th. He should be ready by then.

[scOtt]

Just now, Aristotelian said:

So...Mesa back, Cortes to the bullpen, Tillman #5?

Castro and Cortes to the pen. And the rest, agree.

[sportsfan8703]

2 minutes ago, scOtt said:

I don't see how they can do that. In my nothing opinion I'd think he has to be on the 25-man and running down the Orange Carpet from day one.

He’ll be running down the carpet on OD. He will just be starting in Bowie the next night. 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, scOtt said:

You should maybe phrase that better. Didn't work so well for Custer or Sam Houston...

If you win you get another stand.

[atomic]

4 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Lots of people were, at the time, though they have conveniently forgotten.   

I was against the Davis deal but I am sure I was happy about a lot of other bad deals.  When Jiminez was signed I remember saying something like he is bound to be a lot better than Freddy Garcia.  

[sportsfan8703]

2 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Peter Angelos gets the credit on this. I know someone had to push him but it’s his money.  

Thank you Uncle Peter. 

[orioles4lyfe]

4 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Rays announcer loves him.  

Would be something if he got that change back too. 

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, atomic said:

I was against the Davis deal but I am sure I was happy about a lot of other bad deals.  When Jiminez was signed I remember saying something like he is bound to be a lot better than Freddy Garcia.  

That is why I'm against every deal.  Odds are better.

[eddie83]

Another thing, this has to be a boost to the clubhouse. They have seen this guy for years. 

[El Gordo]

9 minutes ago, mdbdotcom said:

Orioles have called in renowned internist Dr. Vinnie Boom Bats to oversee the physical. His team expects to finish shortly before the All Star break. There will be white smoke if he passes and gray if he fails.

O's chief physician.

[mdbdotcom]

Just now, sportsfan8703 said:

He’ll be running down the carpet on OD. He will just be starting in Bowie the next night. 

Can't be starting in Bowie unless he's on a rehab or has been optioned. He'll be pitching sim games with the team or in Sarasota, but he'll be on the roster.

[Il BuonO]

Wow, just heard. Wow. Shocked, especially after the Jimenez debacle.

[Beef Supreme]

3 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

This is awesome. DD quietly has a really good offseason with both hands and feet tied behind his back. Cashner and Cobb on the best value deals out threre. Likely opening the season with 3 rule guys on the OD roster.

Or did Brady do this?

Likely: Araujo

Unlikely: Mesa

Iffy, especially if Cobb signs: Cortes.

Might be just one Rule 5 comes north.

[sportsfan8703]

Just now, atomic said:

I was against the Davis deal but I am sure I was happy about a lot of other bad deals.  When Jiminez was signed I remember saying something like he is bound to be a lot better than Freddy Garcia.  

Most GMs that post here have a better track record than Red Auerbach.