28 man opening day roster - so who's on it?

[Aristotelian]

Just now, Aristotelian said:

Agreed, I just wouldn't consider him a lock without being able to read Elias's mind. It looks like we can likely keep two of the three. I listed them in no particular order above but I would rank them Gutierrez, Odor, Owings. 

EDIT Never mind, it looks like we can keep all three.

[Jammer7]

57 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Great list. I think Zimmerman has the stronger overall resume over Lowther. I would be a bit bummed if he was not in the rotation since he had success there unlike *everyone* else last year. Both have options. 

I think Akin finds a way on the team. Maybe starting Owings in AAA or by starting Lowther or Zimmerman in the rotation in AAA.

However it shakes out, I would rather have Akin in the bullpen with Lowther or Zimmerman getting regular starter innings in AAA than bumping them to the bullpen. 

From what I have seen Nottingham seems to be the favorite for backup C although I couldn't tell you why. 

It does seem like the bubble battles are backup C, Odor/Owings/Gutierrez, and Akin/Lowther/Zimmerman.

Whoever the backup catcher is, they will likely be DFA’d when Adley is ready. Nottingham was claimed on waivers a few times in 2021. I think they want to keep him over the two I mentioned, but if he gets claimed, not a big deal.

Gutierrez has been playing excellent defense and has been driving the ball. I also believe he has walked 7-8 times. I think he is actually a lock at 3B.

I could easily see Zimm over Lowther, sure. I really like Lowther’s stuff better, particularly the breaking ball. Zimm is solid, not sure how durable he is.

I think Akin is on Hyde’s last nerve. Reported is poor shape and his command is awful, again. IDK, maybe you’re right. But his preparation is seemingly as poor as Hunter Harvey’s was. 

[Aristotelian]

2 hours ago, Jammer7 said:

 

I think Akin is on Hyde’s last nerve. Reported is poor shape and his command is awful, again. IDK, maybe you’re right. But his preparation is seemingly as poor as Hunter Harvey’s was. 

Don't get me wrong, I would not lose any sleep if Akin fails to make the team. I am fine with him being behind Lowther, Bradish, Zimmerman, Tyler Wells, and Baumann, if not also Kremer and Alex Wells. The only reason I would have him make the team is to see how he does in a bullpen role while keeping the other starter options stretched out in AAA.

[now]

Interesting to see MLB's latest O's top 30, with ETAs listed for the next couple of years... and combine it with this year's projected roster, so the immediate pipeline is in view:

ETA:	2022a	2022b	2023	2024
LF	Hays	Diaz		Rhodes
CF	Mullins		Cowser
RF	Santander	Stowers		Kjerstad
OF	Stew./McK	Jones	Haskin	Trimble
3B	Gutierrez		Henderson	Mayo
SS	Mateo	Ortiz	Westburg
2B	Urias	Vavra		Norby
1B	Mountcastle
IF	Owings	A. Hall	Prieto
DH	Mancini
C	Chirinos	Rutschman
SP	Means	Rodriguez		Rom
SP	Lyles	Hall
SP	T. Wells	Bradish
SP	Zimmerman	Lowther
SP	J. Lopez	Baumann
RP	Tate	Smith
RP	C. Perez	Bautista
RP	Sulser
RP	Scott
RP	Fry

[Yossarian]

I really like the element of speed on the basepaths that Mateo and Gutierrez bring.  That adds pressure on a defense.  

Do we believe that Gutierrez' bat can keep him at 3B and getting regular playing time?

[seak05]

1 hour ago, now said:

Interesting to see MLB's latest O's top 30, with ETAs listed for the next couple of years... and combine it with this year's projected roster, so the immediate pipeline is in view:

I think (hope) that the Aug 1 Orioles roster will be significantly more interesting then the opening day roster. Could conceivably see a starting lineup/rotation at that point of:

Cf: Mullins

LF: Hays

RF: Santander/Stowers/Diaz

1b: Mountcaste

2b/3b/ss: Urias, maybe some combo of Ortiz/Westburg

c : Adley

SP: Means, Lyles, Bradish, Rodriguez, Hall

That doesn't seem so bad? 

[yark14]

4 hours ago, Jammer7 said:

I think Akin is on Hyde’s last nerve. Reported is poor shape and his command is awful, again. IDK, maybe you’re right. But his preparation is seemingly as poor as Hunter Harvey’s was. 

Like Harvey, it seems like Akin spends the entire offseason in a deer stand.

[SteveA]

Bradish and Diaz sent down, they were on a lot of people's lists or at least part of the discussion.

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, yark14 said:

Like Harvey, it seems like Akin spends the entire offseason in a deer stand.

And Markakis didn't?

[Aristotelian]

2 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Bradish and Diaz sent down, they were on a lot of people's lists or at least part of the discussion.

Good news for Zimmerman, maybe Lowther or Baumann as well.

[eddie83]

3 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Bradish and Diaz sent down, they were on a lot of people's lists or at least part of the discussion.

Would think Bradish will get a honest look this year. Maybe 1st option. Like others have said Diaz needs at bats freed up. 

[Sports Guy]

2 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Good news for Zimmerman, maybe Lowther or Baumann as well.

I think ZImmerman has always been a lock if he was healthy.

[eddie83]

For what’s it’s worth during broadcast today, Ben Davis the Phils color man and ex Catcher praised Bemboom. Said he receives the ball well. 

[eddie83]

4 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

Good news for Zimmerman, maybe Lowther or Baumann as well.

Would you rather Baumann be a SP at AAA or an Orioles bullpen arm? 

[Orioles0615]

9 minutes ago, SteveA said:

Bradish and Diaz sent down, they were on a lot of people's lists or at least part of the discussion.

Good to see the O's still don't care