Ryan McKenna 2019

[Can_of_corn]

10 minutes ago, MurphDogg said:

Hopefully he gets his head right and has a good year at Norfolk. 

Is he even a lock to be promoted?  Master the level and all that.

[DirtyBird]

2 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

No. He's no lock to be promoted.  I'd call it 50/50.  Mullins and Diaz figure to be in Norfolk.  Non prospects figure to man at least 2/3 of the Bowie outfield.

Yes, he is.

[MurphDogg]

52 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Is he even a lock to be promoted?  Master the level and all that.

Not a lock but I think he has done enough. Not sure Bannon mastered the level and he has really stepped up at AAA. The offensive requirements are lower in center field.

He has added two more singles tonight, his first four hit game of the season. 

[NCRaven]

46 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Is he even a lock to be promoted?  Master the level and all that.

You must have an Olympic Gold Medal for dead horse flogging!

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, NCRaven said:

You must have an Olympic Gold Medal for dead horse flogging!

Just shining down the light of truth.

[NCRaven]

Just think you’re taking too strict an interpretation of what Elias said.  Each prospect is different and may need to be handled differently.

[Can_of_corn]

11 hours ago, NCRaven said:

Just think you’re taking too strict an interpretation of what Elias said.  Each prospect is different and may need to be handled differently.

I'm responding to other posters taking it too seriously.

[Frobby]

I think McKenna has done enough where I’d be fine if they promoted him.    However, whether he does get promoted depends on who makes the Orioles’ roster next spring.    If Hays, Diaz and Mullins are all in Norfolk (which seems likely), the O’s may prefer to leave McKenna so that all four can play OF every day.

[hoosiers]

I agree that a promotion to Norfolk could be justified.  I would prefer he return to Bowie to show improved results for 200 at-bats and then go to AAA.

[mlrhode]

8 minutes ago, vatech1994 said:

I still believe he will be protected, but I no longer think it is a no brainer based on the baserunning comments after Game 2.  Those comments reflect a manager who is very tired of dealing with McKenna’s issues and who felt quite comfortable being open about it IMHO.  That makes me wonder what is happening behind the scenes.

He's not in the starting line-up tonight.

[Frobby]

Interesting series for McKenna.    He batted .636 with a 1.460 OPS, but made critical baserunning mistakes that arguably cost the Baysox game 2 and earned him a benching in game 3.    He came back with a vengeance in game 4, going 3 for 4 with a walk.    

[Ruzious]

1 hour ago, Frobby said:

Interesting series for McKenna.    He batted .636 with a 1.460 OPS, but made critical baserunning mistakes that arguably cost the Baysox game 2 and earned him a benching in game 3.    He came back with a vengeance in game 4, going 3 for 4 with a walk.    

It's hard to stay in the dugout when your post-season OPS is 1.460.  

[Ruzious]

Just now, Ruzious said:

It's hard to stay in the dugout when your post-season OPS is 1.460.  

Yes, I meant doghouse.  Ugg.  

[bobmc]

7 hours ago, Ruzious said:

Yes, I meant doghouse.  Ugg.  

LOL either one works!  

[MurphDogg]

21 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

McKenna might turn into something someday but I don't see protecting a guy who hit .240 in his 2nd try in AA and who most experts, including ours, projects as a 4th OF.   Teams pick Rule 5 guys for either present value or future dividends.  I just don't see anyone picking McKenna if he's left unprotected.

You are underselling McKenna's projection. He projects to have a 4th outfielder floor and a starting centerfielder ceiling. He could easily be the 26th man on a roster next year as a defensive replacement and backup centerfielder, There is some real dreck being slotted into MLB lineups in centerfield.