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Does anyone know if Victor Víctor ever played ball with Diaz in Cuba. They’re around the same age. Might help with the lack of relationship our organization has had. Although I did read something a few weeks ago that mentioned the orioles and victor victor or victor jr (brothers) in the same sentence. I’ll see if I can find it

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24fps Hangout Grand Counsel

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22 minutes ago, 25 Nuggets said:

Britton, Jones, Brach, Valencia.

Next year - Trumbo, Schoop, Givens.

If Trumbo gains even slight net positive value over the next two weeks, trade him for whatever and move Mancini to DH.

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4 minutes ago, MurphDogg said:

2005, "We are coming back strong next year. I know you have heard that tune before, but this time it will literally come true."

 

Man you got some strong jelly in that skull.  I got electro-convulsive therapy just to forget those years.  What a great reference lol

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55 minutes ago, Ripken said:

Sounds good.  Can we realistically?

The haven’t spent any money on inyernation signings yet so have the most pool money.  If they wasnt him they can get him.  I am all for stockpiling players but man if he signs we wil have abiut 7 very solid outfield prospects.

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1 minute ago, bpilktree67 said:

The haven’t spent any money on inyernation signings yet so have the most pool money.  If they wasnt him they can get him.  I am all for stockpiling players but man if he signs we wil have abiut 7 very solid outfield prospects.

Do it.  Sign him and only him with all your INT money and make a statement.

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This seems like a good opportunity for a follow-up to Tony's article from a few weeks (months?) back about politics inside the warehouse. 

Was a power struggle actually playing out this season? Had Brady been given the reins to shape this year's team? Did its spectacular failure put DD back in firm/unchallenged control of the organizational direction going forward? Can DD really be expected to wield enough influence/resources to modernize the scouting/development systems and spend internationally?

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