Valaika DFA. Mateo replaces him

[Tony-OH]

I can see the stats and see why Mateo was available, but I can also see the tools why teams will keep giving him a chance. 80 speed, plus range and arm for a 2Bman, gap power guy. Worth taking a long look for sure.

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

I can see the stats and see why Mateo was available, but I can also see the tools why teams will keep giving him a chance. 80 speed, plus range and arm for a 2Bman, gap power guy. Worth taking a long look for sure.

If nothing else he's entertaining.

We can all use another reason to tune in to a game.

[Sports Guy]

 

[Hazmat]

Here’s hoping Mateo is more than just the 2021 version of Keon Broxton, who also got off to a hot start with the O’s if I recall correctly.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Hazmat said:

Here’s hoping Mateo is more than just the 2021 version of Keon Broxton, who also got off to a hot start with the O’s if I recall correctly.

Remember how good Beckham was right when they picked him up?  Good times.

[Ridgway22]

 

Beckham? Broxton? Also, Jimmy Santiago Paredes comes to mind.

This guy could be entertaining to watch. 

[PHRESH]

I found Felix to be the most entertaining. 

[forphase1]

51 minutes ago, Ridgway22 said:

 

Beckham? Broxton? Also, Jimmy Santiago Paredes comes to mind.

This guy could be entertaining to watch. 

I actually saw Jimmy Paredes playing baseball a month or so ago when I went to a WV Power game, they used to be minor league team.  

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

7 minutes ago, forphase1 said:

I actually saw Jimmy Paredes playing baseball a month or so ago when I went to a WV Power game, they used to be minor league team.  

I’ll have to Google that, what league is that?

[forphase1]

Just now, NelsonCruuuuuz said:

I’ll have to Google that, what league is that?

They are in the Atlantic League now,  Previously they were in the South Atlantic League, and were most recently affiliated with the Mariners.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Power

 

There was actually 3-4 ex Orioles players in the game I went to including Paredes, though some had only been in our minor leagues.

[LA2]

David Newhan

Going way back now: Sam Bowens

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

15 minutes ago, forphase1 said:

They are in the Atlantic League now,  Previously they were in the South Atlantic League, and were most recently affiliated with the Mariners.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Power

 

There was actually 3-4 ex Orioles players in the game I went to including Paredes, though some had only been in our minor leagues.

It looks like he was released and now playing in the Mexican league (Paredes).

[Jammer7]

5 hours ago, Tony-OH said:

Or they saw a pitcher who can eat some low leverage innings and then DFA when used up. 

As I said, I don't think Elias is dumb at all, but I am waiting to hear a story where "the system" saw something that others didn't and found a useful player for the future.

There isn’t a magic that others do not have anymore. There are special scouts. There are special coaches and managers. Most teams have models and algorithms and nerds with pocket protectors and taped glasses. They are all intelligent. Sometimes, they just get lucky and things fall right into their laps. 
 

I will just say that Mike Elias has done a good job so far. A lot of work to do to fulfill his goals here. So far, I am happy with his progress, overall. 

[Explosivo]

Mateo kicks ass.

[LA2]

6 hours ago, Explosivo said:

Mateo kicks ass.

while dropping or tossing away balls.