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29 minutes ago, interloper said:

I mean Hyde just said yesterday that he doesn't have any depth at SP, and then we DFA one of those depth pieces? Sure, he's not really any good, but it's just interesting. They must really believe they can't work with him, or that this Shepherd kid could be a much better replacement. 

There are certainly some guys I might have DFA'd before Ramirez. Lucas is one. Ortiz for sure, that guy seems 100% toast. 

In the big picture it doesn't really matter because the idea is a guy like Yefry would be DFAd eventually for a better player. It's just roster churn. But I'd love to know if the data says something about Yefry. 

The data told Sig to install revolving doors everywhere and switch from beer to bourbon.  You're right, it's roster churn.  Reincarnation for the Orioles begins on June 3.

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2 minutes ago, Natty said:

Broxton has had 750 AB in the majors, and a .216 BA

But not one of those AB's was in a new, data-driven, coaching-emphasized Orioles uniform.  It's about time for the process to kick in, isn't it?  This was a process move, right?

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50 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Considering how awful the pitching is letting go of Ramirez is pretty telling. 

Of course always possible he comes back.  

My guess is Yefry isn't claimed and is just assigned to AAA when he clears.

On a personal note, my kids met him at fanfest and he seemed like a really great guy. I, for one, hope he goes to AAA and figures out how to provide ML value.

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Nobody wanted Cobb. So we gave him a $57M contract for 4 years, but we have to pay him still until 2025. Is this another on the list of bad Oriole contracts who where not worth it?

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1 minute ago, Natty said:

Nobody wanted Cobb. So we gave him a $57M contract for 4 years, but we have to pay him still until 2025. Is this another on the list of bad Oriole contracts who where not worth it?

He's going to have to pitch really well in the last two years.

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15 minutes ago, Natty said:

We already have a CF who is fast and can't hit...Mullins. 

And he was tried and failed, but he's also still kinda young (24), so maybe they can rebuild his swing a bit to give him a chance in the future. I'm very happy that he's demoted for that reason.

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1 minute ago, Gus said:

Broxton highlight video - looks great in center - home run stealer, maybe that is why they grabbed him.....

 

Maybe they're hoping he can rob enough home runs to prevent us from setting the all time record.

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