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2 minutes ago, Alasdaire said:

Stating the obvious here, but still boggles the mind to think that the O's have 8 guys in this top 100--with two in the top 10--and that's not even including the past two former number one prospects in Adley/Gunnar. With Mayo/Basallo/Beavers/Fabian/Povich all having a shot at elbowing their way in by year's end. Probably won't ever again see our system this strong.

Of course not, MLB changed the system to stop folks from tanking which was the backbone of the O's strategy. 

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Norby's .800 OPS has kind of become my framework for following the @Frobbyobservation how International League numbers are up this year.     After the good weekend, FG still has it a 97 wRC+.     Its

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Disagree; I've mentioned on here before I know a baseball family with close ties to Norby here in NC. From what I heard, he wants to be in Baltimore, and is frustrated because for two years he's been

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1 hour ago, Just Regular said:

Game-tying 2-run HR in the bottom of the 9th this afternoon as the key blow in a comeback win to finish up Rays week, AAA edition.

Looked pretty natural in LF as well.  Started the game going back with a nice over the shoulder catch.

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3 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

It's worth noting that the conversation of Norby to a corner outfielder may have begun. Only two of his six starts were at 2B and he committed an error in both. He started two games in LF and one in RF. 

Westburg, Ortiz, and Vavra are definitely higher priority in the IF. I guess he can switch out with Vavra, as they have similar defensive capabilities. 

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30 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

 

I don't think the guy actively has a distaste for the organization...just kind of sounds like a guy who realizes there are a lot of talented players between him and getting a shot at a starting job in Baltimore and acknowledging it.

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3 hours ago, Tony-OH said:

He also realizes as a below average defensive 2B that it will be tough to break onto a team that puts a big emphasis on defense on the dirt.

Tony, is he better than Vavra at 2B? Because their hit tools seem similar and Norby clearly has way more power. I realize that trades LHH for RHH, and with The Wall that's not ideal, but they seem like similar players IF Norby can not embarass himself in the corner OF as well.

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Quotes like that from Norby are one of the reasons why I don't want to leave guys at AAA when they've earned their shot. Have to be mindful about the organizational vibe going from excitement about the future to resentment at lack of opportunities. Norby actually has the least to complain about given his age, defensive issues, and slash line this year.

To be clear, I'm not saying that Norby is complaining. But it's the first vocalization of what might become a theme going forward.

I hope that the front office is more mindful of these dynamics than the fans who view players as chess pieces to be deployed at the team's whims. That's not a culture you want to curate.

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I honestly see no way he will be with the organization by spring training and doubt he makes it past trade deadline.  He is still top 100 prospect and one of the top 10 2nd base prospects in the game.  He will be an asset to some team that is looking for young 2nd baseman.  

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3 hours ago, CharmCityHokie said:

Tony, is he better than Vavra at 2B? Because their hit tools seem similar and Norby clearly has way more power. I realize that trades LHH for RHH, and with The Wall that's not ideal, but they seem like similar players IF Norby can not embarass himself in the corner OF as well.

They're similar in the sense that they both are a little stiff out there, don't have great hands, but have at least average second base arms though throwing on the run can be a challenge.

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