Maikel Franco Deal with Os Final

[Moose Milligan]

15 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Maybe Franco is hoping a playoff contending team will swoop in before he signs or he's being subjected to the thorough Orioles' team physical. 

Franco needs to start practicing and playing If he wants to be ready for opening day.

I dunno man, if you're drunk on prom night and it's getting late you're not exactly going to be picky with who you're going home with. 

[Sports Guy]

No contending team is offering him a chance to start or else he would have signed there already.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

3 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

I dunno man, if you're drunk on prom night and it's getting late you're not exactly going to be picky with who you're going home with. 

That's what I figure and if anything it's the O's dragging out the process. 

[Moose Milligan]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

That's what I figure and if anything it's the O's dragging out the process. 

Eh, sometimes these things take a few days.  I wouldn't be reading too far into how long it's taking.  

I'm assuming he's been working out on his own and won't need that much time to ramp up.  He should be the OD 3rd base starter.

[Sports Guy]

2 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

That's what I figure and if anything it's the O's dragging out the process. 

Or, we are reading too much into every report from Heyman.  
 

 

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, Sports Guy said:

Or, we are reading too much into every report from Heyman.  
 

 

We'd never do that.  C'mon, get it together SG.

[eddie83]

1 hour ago, Tony-OH said:

I don't see Ruiz sticking on this team when Franco is signed. The Orioles are probably going to go with 14 pitchers which means only three subs outside of the starting 9.

Those three should be:
Backup catcher: Sisco
Utility infielder: Valaika (who can also fill in in corner outfield in a pinch)
Utility player 2: I'm going to go with Urias for now.

If Rio had more versatility I could see him sticking around, but he doesn't.

Thankfully they don't have to waste a spot on Davis. Since Davis stepped in the Ubaldo pot hole and hurt his back.

 

Do you have DJ as the DH?

 

 Hays, Mountcastle, Santander and Mullins are 4 for 3 slots then. 

[eddie83]

6 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Eh, sometimes these things take a few days.  I wouldn't be reading too far into how long it's taking.  

I'm assuming he's been working out on his own and won't need that much time to ramp up.  He should be the OD 3rd base starter.

Perhaps the deal is contingent on the Orioles and Nats resolving the MASN dispute. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

8 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Or, we are reading too much into every report from Heyman.  
 

 

Seems that way with all his updates and nothing official yet. 

[eddie83]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Seems that way with all his updates and nothing official yet. 

He gets paid by the tweet. 
 

Only he can build up enthusiasm for a Franco signing. 

[MurphDogg]

1 hour ago, interloper said:

It's weird they never really did this with Sisco even just to make him slightly more versatile. The hopes of him becoming a good defensive catcher are non-existent at this point. 

He played an inning at first in 2019. I'm sure he gets reps there and would be fine in a pinch. The bat doesn't play at first so I don't think it does much for his value.

[Tony-OH]

7 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Do you have DJ as the DH?

 

 Hays, Mountcastle, Santander and Mullins are 4 for 3 slots then. 

Yes..

And you are right. Mullins then would be the extra player with Sisco and Valaika. Good catch. I even thought that through and missed that.

[Sports Guy]

1 minute ago, MurphDogg said:

He played an inning at first in 2019. I'm sure he gets reps there and would be fine in a pinch. The bat doesn't play at first so I don't think it does much for his value.

Hyde has said Sisco gets reps at first.

[Tony-OH]

13 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Or, we are reading too much into every report from Heyman.  
 

 

When it comes to Boros clients, Heyman is the best source of news because it's like hearing directly from Boros. 

[Tony-OH]

I don't think anything is dragging right now. Elias said just a few days ago nothing was on the horizon which meant he hadn't heard back most likely from Boros on their offer. After he said that, Franco probably was like, "I need to make a decision" and decided to go with the Orioles offer due to the fact it gives him the chance to play everyday and rebuild his value.

Boros then probably was working some performance bonuses in games played into the mix because he's Boros.

Now we're probably waiting on the medicals to get done before announcing.

In this COVID world, that's not as fast as it's been in the past.

I'm confident Franco will be the starting 3B come opening day, but may be a little rusty with his late start.