2023 Ongoing Lineup Thread

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

I think this is a bad move, but it's better than Stowers go get some regular playing time. Obviously, Hyde and company don't like him and aren't going to play him much. 

If they aren't going to play him they should trade him.  He'd probably rather stay up and not play over being demoted.

[Going Underground]

1 hour ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

Can Frazier or Vavra play 1B to give us a lefty to spell Mountcastle?

I guess McCann or Adley may play some first base. Otherwise,why keep three catchers?

Edited April 9, 2023 by Going Underground

[Frobby]

21 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

If they aren't going to play him they should trade him.  He'd probably rather stay up and not play over being demoted.

I don’t agree that they should trade him. He’s useful if someone gets hurt.  Honestly I’d have preferred that he stay on the roster and that Hyde would have found more playing opportunities for him.   But I still think he’s a valuable asset even if he’s in AAA, just like McKenna was when he was on the shuttle a couple of years ago.  

[RZNJ]

2 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I don’t agree that they should trade him. He’s useful if someone gets hurt.  Honestly I’d have preferred that he stay on the roster and that Hyde would have found more playing opportunities for him.   But I still think he’s a valuable asset even if he’s in AAA, just like McKenna was when he was on the shuttle a couple of years ago.  

Some people are more concerned about the player than the team.

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Some people are more concerned about the player than the team.

I didn't say give him away.

If he's not seen as a part of the team going forward they should attempt to get value for him.

[RZNJ]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

I didn't say give him away.

If he's not seen as a part of the team going forward they should attempt to get value for him.

This should have been what you said before you had to qualify it with this post.

[Frobby]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

I didn't say give him away.

If he's not seen as a part of the team going forward they should attempt to get value for him.

Well, I’d consider moving Stowers if we could get someone who fits our needs better.  But I still like him and don’t feel his early demotion means he won’t end up playing a valuable role for the Orioles in 2023 and beyond.  

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, RZNJ said:

This should have been what you said before you had to qualify it with this post.

It's weird, when I say something like "Trade him" instead of "Give him away" I expect folks to be able to figure it out without further explanation.

 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

Well, I’d consider moving Stowers if we could get someone who fits our needs better.  But I still like him and don’t feel his early demotion means he won’t end up playing a valuable role for the Orioles in 2023 and beyond.  

I think they have enough guys coming up hard from behind that Stowers is a piece that can be moved.  They are putting Westburg in the outfield now even.

[RZNJ]

1 minute ago, Can_of_corn said:

It's weird, when I say something like "Trade him" instead of "Give him away" I expect folks to be able to figure it out without further explanation.

 

No. It’s about “if they don’t think he fits into the team going forward”.    

[SteveA]

 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, RZNJ said:

No. It’s about “if they don’t think he fits into the team going forward”.    

So I should have implicitly stated that they shouldn't trade him away if they feel he is a fit going forward?

I'll take your critique under advisement.

[eddie83]

2 minutes ago, SteveA said:

 

 

Exhibit A. 

[RZNJ]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

So I should have implicitly stated that they shouldn't trade him away if they feel he is a fit going forward?

I'll take your critique under advisement.

 

48 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

If they aren't going to play him they should trade him.  He'd probably rather stay up and not play over being demoted.

This was all about the player’s interests.  Nothing about the team.  Of course, Stowers would rather rot on the bench in the majors than get demoted.  So what?

[Going Underground]

9 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

I think they have enough guys coming up hard from behind that Stowers is a piece that can be moved.  They are putting Westburg in the outfield now even.

Kjerstad is playing 1B and DH so far for Bowie,not the outfield  

Edited April 9, 2023 by Going Underground