I haven’t seen any value in Domingo Leyba

[Frobby]

I realize it’s only been 20 games and 69 PA, but I really don’t see any value that Domingo Leyba brings to this team.   To me he’s a below average defender at 2B, and his .161/.246/.226 line speaks for itself.   He did hit well in 65 PA for Norfolk, but I’m just not seeing it.   Honestly I think Valaika is better.   

[Sports Guy]

Nope..he deserved the call up based on what he did in AAA and the lack of options up here but he hasn’t been good.

 

Time to move on.

[ChosenOne21]

Is it Jahmai Jones time yet?

[wildcard]

2 minutes ago, ChosenOne21 said:

Is it Jahmai Jones time yet?

Jones has been slumping.    237/311/387/698 in 93 At Bats in July.

[ChuckS]

12 minutes ago, wildcard said:

Jones has been slumping.    237/311/387/698 in 93 At Bats in July.

I think Jones is a bit overrated here.  This is the first year that he's really hit in the minors and looks like he's regressing some back to the mean.  Defense is at 2B is highly suspect.   I don't see the path.  Seems like he won't hit enough to play OF or play d well enough to stick in the infield.  It's too bad Vavra got hurt because he could be knocking at the door.  Will be excited to see what Norby can do in a few weeks and hopefully he is a fast mover.   

[ChosenOne21]

17 minutes ago, wildcard said:

Jones has been slumping.    237/311/387/698 in 93 At Bats in July.

Didn't know that. Still, I think there's a good chance he's significantly better than anyone we've ran out there so far this year

[SteveA]

Galvis will be coming off the IL shortly and Leyba will be heading back to Norfolk.

[Frobby]

16 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Galvis will be coming off the IL shortly and Leyba will be heading back to Norfolk.

Good point.  Holding my breath until then. 

[Il BuonO]

24 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Galvis will be coming off the IL shortly and Leyba will be heading back to Norfolk.

And Urias goes to 2B, right?

[Pushmonkey]

16 minutes ago, Il BuonO said:

And Urias goes to 2B, right?

I would think so

[SteveA]

38 minutes ago, Il BuonO said:

And Urias goes to 2B, right?

I certainly hope so.

[Aristotelian]

1 hour ago, ChuckS said:

I think Jones is a bit overrated here.  This is the first year that he's really hit in the minors and looks like he's regressing some back to the mean.  Defense is at 2B is highly suspect.   I don't see the path.  Seems like he won't hit enough to play OF or play d well enough to stick in the infield.  It's too bad Vavra got hurt because he could be knocking at the door.  Will be excited to see what Norby can do in a few weeks and hopefully he is a fast mover.   

+1. Leyba also had a hot streak but is showing his true colors. Urias appears to be the keeper of the group. 

[Ruzious]

42 minutes ago, Il BuonO said:

And Urias goes to 2B, right?

It's a good question, because Galvis doesn't have a SS's arm and probably makes more sense as a 2nd baseman, imo.  

[Philip]

Remember, “we’re not trying to win games.” If you switch the two meaningful words in that sentence, I think you have all the justification you want.

[Just Regular]

2 hours ago, Il BuonO said:

And Urias goes to 2B, right?

Hope so.   His July feels like April Mullins too good to be true range.   Odds are the league will figure him out in Aug/Sep, but I think he's earned temporary Ripken-esque status.    

Even if he swings at every pitch out of the zone today and tomorrow, he's probably looking at the best Oriole result of the year plate discipline wise, as a monthly chunk.