Keon Broxton acquired and more (DFA Broxton- Claimed by Mariners))

[Frobby]

23 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Never trust any starting pitcher who is willing to take the Orioles' money.

I’ve gotta say, it’s amazing how many of the Orioles’ higher priced moves have failed over the years.   I’ve always like Cobb, and approved of that signing, but we are getting just about the worst case scenario so far.

[interloper]

Just now, Frobby said:

I’ve gotta say, it’s amazing how many of the Orioles’ higher priced moves have failed over the years.   I’ve always like Cobb, and approved of that signing, but we are getting just about the worst case scenario so far.

Who's the last free agent pitcher of any kind that was successful for the majority of the contract length? Chen I guess? 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

13 minutes ago, interloper said:

Would be nice if it was a pitcher to get back to a 4-man bench. Maybe Lucas. 

If not, I guess Rickard and Wilkerson becomes your 4th outfielder. 

Alberto and Davis better keep their arms loose. Their chances of having to pitch mop up duty has risen.

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I’ve gotta say, it’s amazing how many of the Orioles’ higher priced moves have failed over the years.   I’ve always like Cobb, and approved of that signing, but we are getting just about the worst case scenario so far.

I've said it before, if I'm a starting pitcher the O's are pretty much at the bottom of the list of teams I want to play for.

I figure if a starter signs with the O's it means at least 25 teams said no. 

If you use that as a guideline it isn't surprising that they don't do well. 

I'm almost ready to declare the Cashner signing a success.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

Who's the last free agent pitcher of any kind that was successful for the majority of the contract length? Chen I guess? 

The O's lucked into him recovering some velocity.

[Going Underground]

So Cobb has more problems then just lumbar support? Did they say what the major problem is?

[SteveA]

30 minutes ago, ChrisP said:

Thoughts on Brockton?

It's the town in Massachusetts where my mother was born.   Also, the great Rocky Marciano, former Yankee slugger Steve Balboni, and another all time great fighter, Marvin Hagler.

But I don't know what it has to do with the Orioles.

[Moose Milligan]

OOOOOOOO K-BROX!

I'm so cool, look at me, look at me... K-BROX!!!  

Is K-Brox in the lineup tonight?  Can't wait to see K-Brox flying around the basepaths!  Think K-Brox will get some time in the leadoff spot?  

 

K-BROX!!!!!

[SteveA]

11 minutes ago, Natty said:

Why Broxton ? He cant hit.

You're right.   We should have picked up an all star for nothing to shore up our struggling team.

I like that they are trying different things and at least attempting to get rid of non-performers.   You have to assume that they are seeing enough in guys like Wright, Ramirez, etc to determine that they aren't ever going to be useful and jettisoning them when they can find a body to replace them.

[SteveA]

6 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

So Cobb has more problems then just lumbar support? Did they say what the major problem is?

His 60 days would be up June 25.

[Going Underground]

So Cobb did not want to go to the minors because of the minor league balls to build up his arm strength last year. Though it might mess him  up and cause an injury.. I guess irony hits you in the face or is it an ironing board.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

7 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

So Cobb has more problems then just lumbar support? Did they say what the major problem is?

Yeah, that he can't pitch well anymore. What a waste of a contract.

[interloper]

lol

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, SteveA said:

His 60 days would be up June 25.

So he still has time to get his ERA under three for the first half so he can get moved.

How many scoreless innings would that take?

[Moose Milligan]

The espn alert on my phone says that K-Brox is "disgruntled."

Wonder how he reacted when he found out he was traded to Baltimore