FA 3B . Hmmm

[Philip]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/mlb-free-agent-third-basemen-2020-2021.html
 

interesting and sparse class. I don’t see anyone here we want, except possibly Joe Panik? Ok hitter, good glove( which we need) and can play multiple positions. The slim pickins’ makes me wonder whether Alberto might have some value? Ruiz certainly does not, but Alberto might. Certainly a team like the Rangers might love to have him back.

[Can_of_corn]

They won't pay for coaches, they aren't likely to be in on a free agent of note.

[Tony-OH]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

They won't pay for coaches, they aren't likely to be in on a free agent of note.

Wait, do you really think the Orioles got rid of coaches because of salary or is this part of your schtick?

 

[ArtVanDelay]

Panik blows. 
 

Would much rather see Rylan Bannon. 

[Can_of_corn]

30 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Wait, do you really think the Orioles got rid of coaches because of salary or is this part of your schtick?

 

I was told it was reported in the Athletic.

I don't subscribe so I could have been deceived.

Relevant quote is below.

 

 

[Can_of_corn]

8 hours ago, ThomasTomasz said:

It’s behind the Athletic paywall, but Connolly is reporting Brocail and Flores were let go of in cost cutting measures. Elias cited a mandate from ownership with one of them at least. 

 

[murph]

4 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

 

I thought that was hard to believe and have a subscription, so had to go read it and it does look like a large part of the decision was financial. 

Opening line of the Article:

The decision not to renew the contracts of two Orioles coaches for 2021 is rooted in the organization’s continual restructuring of its business plan, which, like that of most teams, has taken a significant financial hit in 2020.

 

https://theathletic.com/2109598/2020/10/02/connolly-why-the-orioles-moved-on-from-coaches-doug-brocail-and-jose-flores/?source=dailyemail

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, murph said:

I thought that was hard to believe and have a subscription, so had to go read it and it does look like a large part of the decision was financial. 

Opening line of the Article:

The decision not to renew the contracts of two Orioles coaches for 2021 is rooted in the organization’s continual restructuring of its business plan, which, like that of most teams, has taken a significant financial hit in 2020.

 

https://theathletic.com/2109598/2020/10/02/connolly-why-the-orioles-moved-on-from-coaches-doug-brocail-and-jose-flores/?source=dailyemail

Makes me look a bit less crazy these last couple years eh?

[Oriole1940]

The takeaway from the Angelos investment in the Orioles might just be this.    Do not invest in anything that you know nothing about and furthermore have no desire to learn about.  

[weams]

1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:

They won't pay for coaches, they aren't likely to be in on a free agent of note.

Repeat every time one of these threads are started. Or the #KeepTrey hash in in play. 

[weams]

1 hour ago, Tony-OH said:

Wait, do you really think the Orioles got rid of coaches because of salary or is this part of your schtick?

 

I think it is part of the Athletic schtick at the very least. 

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, weams said:

I think it is part of the Athletic schtick at the very least. 

I don't like their business model but I've never heard poor things about their reporting.

[Tony-OH]

4 minutes ago, weams said:

I think it is part of the Athletic schtick at the very least. 

Yes, it does seem like a consistent narrative.

[Legend_Of_Joey]

1 hour ago, ArtVanDelay said:

Panik blows. 
 

Would much rather see Rylan Bannon. 

Agreed. If they really want to hold off on Bannon for a month or two, re sign Stevie and put him there until then.

[Tony-OH]

1 hour ago, murph said:

 

Opening line of the Article:

The decision not to renew the contracts of two Orioles coaches for 2021 is rooted in the organization’s continual restructuring of its business plan, which, like that of most teams, has taken a significant financial hit in 2020.

 

If the salaries of a questionable 3B coach and a pitching coach are the main factors in not renewing them, then this organization is in big, big trouble financially. Especially since major league coaching salaries typically pale in comparison to even a first year player.

I don't know the particulars here, but I have a hard time grasping that their salaries paid any part in the decision to not renew them. While the team might be restructuring their business plan, if that was told to The Athletic, and I'm not doubting Connolly was told that, it may have been a way to give them a send off that did not hurt their reputations.

Here's how we'll know though. If arbitration eligible players like Nunez, Alberto, Armstrong or Severino are traded away for basically nothing to avoid arbitration raises then we can have some serious questions.