The O's could theoretically start the fastest lineup in all of baseball

[interloper]

If Jones is ever called up, the O's could theoretically start - by far - the fastest lineup in the game with the following 5 players:

2B - Jones
SS - Martin
3B - Mateo
LF - McKenna
CF - Mullins

Of course, the hit tool for this group of players other than Mullins is extremely questionable. But it would be pretty cool to see a lineup this fast. This doesn't include Hays who is also fast, but these days probably not quite elite. 

[Aristotelian]

I think Mountcastle is supposed to be pretty fast relative to the position.

[interloper]

Just now, Aristotelian said:

I think Mountcastle is supposed to be pretty fast relative to the position.

For sure. Just speaking in terms of guys with elite-level speed, but yeah. Him and Hays would absolutely contribute to this idea.

[Aristotelian]

1 minute ago, interloper said:

For sure. Just speaking in terms of guys with elite-level speed, but yeah. Him and Hays would absolutely contribute to this idea.

Would definitely want Hays over Stewart in RF!

[Can_of_corn]

6 minutes ago, interloper said:

For sure. Just speaking in terms of guys with elite-level speed, but yeah. Him and Hays would absolutely contribute to this idea.

You have to call up Handley if you want to do this right. 

[murph]

15 minutes ago, interloper said:

If Jones is ever called up, the O's could theoretically start - by far - the fastest lineup in the game with the following 5 players:

2B - Jones
SS - Martin
3B - Mateo
LF - McKenna
CF - Mullins

Of course, the hit tool for this group of players other than Mullins is extremely questionable. But it would be pretty cool to see a lineup this fast. This doesn't include Hays who is also fast, but these days probably not quite elite. 

Wow Mateo stole 283 bases in the minors and 82 in rookie/High A in one season.  Will be fun to see some aggressive base running with this group at least. 

[Yossarian]

This would be a good strategy for reaching first base on dropped third strikes.

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

This would be a good strategy for reaching first base on dropped third strikes.

So you want to trade Severino to whatever team we are currently facing?

[murph]

Just now, Yossarian said:

This would be a good strategy for reaching first base on dropped third strikes.

Severino is playing for the opposition?  Sweet

[murph]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

So you want to trade Severino to whatever team we are currently facing?

Of course you were quicker with that! 

[interloper]

2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

You have to call up Handley if you want to do this right. 

We can be the Oakland Raiders of baseball.

[Can_of_corn]

7 minutes ago, interloper said:

We can be the Oakland Raiders of baseball.

Are they back in Oakland?  I can't keep track.

[Aristotelian]

4 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

You have to call up Handley if you want to do this right. 

Nah, just put Santander or Urias at C. 

[Can_of_corn]

7 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Nah, just put Santander or Urias at C. 

I think Handley might be faster than either of them. 

He's evidently not quick for a catcher, he's actually quick.

[Camden_yardbird]

One of the most exciting teams I ever saw was the Marlins 2003 WS team with Juan Pierre and Luis Castillo at the top of the lineup.

With 68/21 SB and .361/.381 OBPs respectively it seemed like in those playoffs that the Marlins always had one of their top 2 players on and in scoring position for Derek Lee or Mike Lowell to drive in.