Frobby Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Philip said: Why would they have a generational catcher spending any time at first base? To rest his legs and avoid wear and tear while he’s playing games that don’t matter. Also, get him as many at bats as possible and have him trained to play another position for days when he can’t catch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcard Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Frobby said: To rest his legs and avoid wear and tear while he’s playing games that don’t matter. Also, get him as many at bats as possible and have him trained to play another position for days when he can’t catch. Maybe he is playing 1B/DH to keep his OPS high. I read somewhere that he is not hitting that well as a catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Guy Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said: Elias has his black belt in being available to the press, answering questions while at the same time saying absolutely nothing. It's not even a black belt, it's like a higher level. Basically, he's like Bruce LeRoy from The Last Dragon, he's got The Glow when it comes to answering questions and not giving anything away. That’s every GM. These guys think they are hiding govt secrets. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yark14 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said: I don't think Adley is going to be promoted to the majors, barring a change to the CBA, until after the O's secure a 7th year of team control. That's easier to do if he isn't in Norfolk putting up big numbers in July. That's what I thought. Sorry for making you say it out loud. I was wondering if perhaps you were speculating it has something to do with the current AAA staff/roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said: I don't think Adley is going to be promoted to the majors, barring a change to the CBA, until after the O's secure a 7th year of team control. That's easier to do if he isn't in Norfolk putting up big numbers in July. Don't forget your conspiracy theory about holding guys back to have a highly rated farm system. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just now, 7Mo said: Don't forget your conspiracy theory about holding guys back to have a highly rated farm system. I don't think he's going to do that with Adley. You'd have to bring him up this season to make the math work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said: I don't think he's going to do that with Adley. You'd have to bring him up this season to make the math work. You've been in the mushrooms again, huh? That makes no sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, 7Mo said: You've been in the mushrooms again, huh? That makes no sense at all. I actually did get a one pound container of dried shiitakes as a gift today. Elias isn't going to delay Adley's promotion to the majors in the 2022 season to a point so late that Adley doesn't lose his 2023 rookie eligibility. That's a step too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orioles0615 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, 7Mo said: Don't forget your conspiracy theory about holding guys back to have a highly rated farm system. I thought the excuse was also to work with pitchers. Because successful pitchers always only use one catcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, andrewochs615 said: I thought the excuse was also to work with pitchers. Because successful pitchers always only use one catcher You're confused, he was only interested in taking shots at me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowAboutThat Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Frobby said: To rest his legs and avoid wear and tear while he’s playing games that don’t matter. Also, get him as many at bats as possible and have him trained to play another position for days when he can’t catch. When he can’t catch he DHs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobby Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 56 minutes ago, Philip said: When he can’t catch he DHs It makes sense to have him learn another position. He played it some in college too I think. He has DH’d 8 times this year, so they do use him there some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagwar Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 14 hours ago, Can_of_corn said: I don't think Adley is going to be promoted to the majors, barring a change to the CBA, until after the O's secure a 7th year of team control. That's easier to do if he isn't in Norfolk putting up big numbers in July. I know what you mean, but I just don't think that is such a bad thing. He's having a solid season, but it's not like he's consistently putting up numbers that scream "send me to the Show". And I don't care if AR plays any percentage of his service time on an O's team that sucks this bad. I'd rather have him play that % time when the organization has a better product on the ML team and in the minors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZNJ Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 12 hours ago, Philip said: When he can’t catch he DHs What have you got against him playing some 1B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA2 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 16 hours ago, Philip said: Why would they have a generational catcher spending any time at first base? As was done with Johnny Bench, Piazza, and many other catchers who could hit well. Mauer with Power II, except that I hope it really comes true this time (in contrast to the disappointment with Wieters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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