Aristotelian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer7 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotelian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seak05 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yark14 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Bradish and Diaz sent down, they were on a lot of people's lists or at least part of the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can_of_corn Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, yark14 said: Like Harvey, it seems like Akin spends the entire offseason in a deer stand. And Markakis didn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotelian Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie83 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Guy Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie83 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie83 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orioles0615 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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