Chris Davis 2019 and beyond

[NashLumber]

6 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

I kinda wish there was a way to program my TV to flip to a different channel when the Orioles are in the field.  I don't want to watch the pitching.  And then it automatically turns back to the game when they're up to hit.

New MLB subscription:

MLB-FIP?

[foxfield]

21 hours ago, weams said:

Why?  They won’t compete for three years. When they do Davis will not be in the org. 

I will bet you any amount of money that Davis is not on the roster for four years if he continues to be as bad as last season.  If he continues to be bad, and stays on the roster....then without question, the Orioles rebuild will still be inching along when Davis' playing contract ends.

 

[ChuckS]

47 minutes ago, foxfield said:

I will bet you any amount of money that Davis is not on the roster for four years if he continues to be as bad as last season.  If he continues to be bad, and stays on the roster....then without question, the Orioles rebuild will still be inching along when Davis' playing contract ends.

 

Baring a miraculous turnaround, I don’t see Davis making it through 2019 on the active roster. 

[Moose Milligan]

3 hours ago, ChuckS said:

Baring a miraculous turnaround, I don’t see Davis making it through 2019 on the active roster. 

I'm just curious as to what the tipping point will be for them to keep him on the roster.  Will any kind of improvement buy him some more time?  

If he's as bad as last year, I don't see him making it through 2019, either.  

[Can_of_corn]

6 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

I'm just curious as to what the tipping point will be for them to keep him on the roster.  Will any kind of improvement buy him some more time?  

If he's as bad as last year, I don't see him making it through 2019, either.  

Unless ownership forces the issue.

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Unless ownership forces the issue.

Davis might be the first point of contention between Elias and ownership.  

[Natty]

If we are so into analytics now, like what analytic keeps Davis on the team?

[ChuckS]

13 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

I'm just curious as to what the tipping point will be for them to keep him on the roster.  Will any kind of improvement buy him some more time?  

If he's as bad as last year, I don't see him making it through 2019, either.  

 

4 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Davis might be the first point of contention between Elias and ownership.  

I think three years in a row of being beyond terrible will be enough for the Angelos sons to follow whatever Elias's recommendation is.  I'm not expecting any kind of significant improvements, but if they do happen then yea I think that buys him some time.  

It's already a sunk cast. At some point, they can't afford to keep carrying him (even if he's sitting on the bench) at the expense of a player who could help us in the future getting some experience.  The FO and ownership has to understand that. 

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, Natty said:

If we are so into analytics now, like what analytic keeps Davis on the team?

The 4 years, 80 million or whatever is left on the contract analytic.  

[wildcard]

I am betting on Don Long getting through to Davis.

[Moose Milligan]

1 minute ago, ChuckS said:

 

I think three years in a row of being beyond terrible will be enough for the Angelos sons to follow whatever Elias's recommendation is.  I'm not expecting any kind of significant improvements, but if they do happen then yea I think that buys him some time.  

It's already a sunk cast. At some point, they can't afford to keep carrying him (even if he's sitting on the bench) at the expense of a player who could help us in the future getting some experience.  The FO and ownership has to understand that. 

I agree.  I hope for that, at least.  I was just more wondering like...if he's hitting .180 with a few bombs, is that enough?  

I believe FO understands the situation you outlined.  The brothers haven't done anything to make me think they're dunces, yet.  Hopefully they aren't afraid to make a change.

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, wildcard said:

I am betting on Don Long getting through to Davis.

Just curious what that's based on.  Not trying to be a smartass (for once, i know).

[Natty]

6 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

The 4 years, 80 million or whatever is left on the contract analytic.  

Oh, the Money analytic. 

[wildcard]

12 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Just curious what that's based on.  Not trying to be a smartass (for once, i know).

I think Long is already having an impact.   Davis couldn't hit or bunt to the left side last season.  He has already roped two singles to left.  His swing might be a little more level this season.  There is not really enough data to know yet.   I think this is Long influence though.   He appears to be a well respected hitting coach.  I liked what he said at Fanfest.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

So Davis will go from having the worst season ever for a position player to most expensive singles hitter in MLB history.