Prepare yourselves for Hosmer

[Aristotelian]

At least he passed through waivers, meaning we didn't claim him. So if we are interested it would have to be on a minor league deal, correct? I would have no problem with that. 

[HakunaSakata]

19 minutes ago, interloper said:

I understand. But the news will hit you less hard now when he inevitably becomes an Oriole. You're welcome. 

Happy Hosmerdays. 

Fully expecting this in my inbox the moment it happens. 

[interloper]

1 minute ago, Sports Guy said:

I don’t think I would mind this if it was a cheap 1 year deal.

The statcast numbers aren’t bad, he still hits for a decent average (by todays standards anyway) and he still has a decent OBP.

His  defense isn’t as good as it was but I don’t think he’s really going to hurt you over there either.

The question is, how does the roster work out?

They will carry 13 pitchers and 13 hitters.

Adley, Mounty, Urias, Mateo, Gunnar, Hays, Santander, Stowers , Frazier and Mullins are the guys you can currently pencil in to get most of the starts.

McCann and McKenna are on the bench.  That leaves one more spot. If that guys to Hosmer, who gets squeezed and does that mean Santander plays more in the OF?

Right now I'd say Stowers would be the guy because we've been told that Frazier will play some COF. 

Gross, I know. 

But that's how I see Hosmer fitting, and why I'm not advocating for it. 

[interloper]

2 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

At least he passed through waivers, meaning we didn't claim him. So if we are interested it would have to be on a minor league deal, correct? I would have no problem with that. 

I think it just means no one wanted to take on his salary. Unclaimed, he can now sign for the ML minimum and the Sox/Padres pay the rest of his contract.

Edited December 22, 2022 by interloper

[MarCakes21]

Tell me why to be that upset? Other than a ML spot and taking ABs from RM.  Hed be a good platoon, and not sure on character but hes a vet.

[Can_of_corn]

10 minutes ago, owknows said:

please tell us why.

 

 

 

 

 

You had to hide away for so long (So long)

Where did we go wrong?

You want to listen to a good ELO song?

I got one.

ELO is #3 on my personal list of Jeff Lynne bands, which does put it ahead of The Move.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

How about Marty Cordova and David Segui while we’re at it. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

52 minutes ago, HakunaSakata said:

[David Lowry (lead singer of the 90s band Cracker) voice]   The Oriole's need Eric Hosmer like I need a hole in my head 

Underrated band.

 

[owknows]

6 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

You want to listen to a good ELO song?

I got one.

ELO is #3 on my personal list of Jeff Lynne bands, which does put it ahead of The Move.

Actually saw ELO at Boston Garden in 1981

R2D2 came out on the stage and lasers shot from his head.

It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen, but I was under the significant influence of hallucinogens at the time, so it might actually have been lame.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, owknows said:

Actually saw ELO at Boston Garden in 1981

R2D2 came out on the stage and lasers shot from his head.

It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen, but I was under the significant influence of hallucinogens at the time, so it might actually have been lame.

I can relate, no way I'd go to an ELO show unless I was under the influence of mind altering chemicals.

[Moose Milligan]

35 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I thought you were saving that for Colby Rasmus.   

Already did that like 4 years ago when I was bored on vacation. 
 

Would be good to do it again, just to keep him on his toes. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

[eddie83]

I can’t see him wanting to come here. Would think he would want to actually play. It’s one thing to be a bench player down the stretch. Another for a full year. Considering the money he is owed I wonder if he plays anywhere. 

[Moose Milligan]

47 minutes ago, interloper said:

I understand. But the news will hit you less hard now when he inevitably becomes an Oriole. You're welcome. 

Happy Hosmerdays. 

I’m also gonna order you a Hosmer jersey. 

[Number5]

So, you think Elias would sign Hosmer and ignore how the fans feel?  What's next - hire Cito as manager?