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1 minute ago, RZNJ said:

You have evidence which shows Fujinami can touch 101 mph and has been getting better and better as a reliever and has actually been effective in that role this month.  Easton Lucas was looking good in AA, and so so in AAA.  Lucas might become something but for now I think it’s a no brainer which of the two has a better chance of helping this season.

It is quite apparent Elias thinks Fujinami is a better pitcher then Lucas right now for the major league team.  They are trying to win a World Series.  I guess we will see if they are right or not but their track record is pretty good.  Find me now the left handed version and make a similar deal.  

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1 minute ago, wildcard said:

Fangraphs says that Fujinami has 3 options.

Orioles.com 40 man roster show him as being in the minors.  So it look like he has been optioned.

It’s probably because no corresponding move has been made yet. I bet Gillaspie goes back down. 

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Basic Astros bullpen principles...assemble a group in which everyone can challenge 20% K-BB.    Fujinami is another one that can.     Gives Grayson a short term Big Arm, Terrible Results pal.

Last 1.5 months - Baker in low teens, Cano and Baumann in single digits.

Look at cautious Mike Elias opening the market.

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12 minutes ago, TopGunnar said:

Oh yes he is lol. Maybe not right away, but he’s on his way out. 

He's a pre-arb middle reliever who has been "ok" this year despite recent struggles. He was solid last year in the same role. I'd be shocked if he wasn't on the team next year. 

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Seems like a win/win. Gave up a non-prospect. Got a guy who’s been trending the right way and has stuff. If they can harness it, great. If not he’s easy to forget since he’s rental. This isn’t a game changer but it’s a prudent move with upside.

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2 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Good luck.  You’re going to need it if you feel that was berating you.   lol

You don't even realize that my initial comment could have been sarcasm. You're just looking to go after anybody that might have a opinion that doesn't align with yours.

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3 minutes ago, yark14 said:

You don't even realize that my initial comment could have been sarcasm. You're just looking to go after anybody that might have a opinion that doesn't align with yours.

I didn’t go after you.  I presented reasoning why the Orioles are doing this.   

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11 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

He’s on a 1 year deal.I’d imagine he can be optioned. He’s technically a rookie, does he become a free agent after the season?

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/athletics-sign-shintaro-fujinami-npb-japan.html

I would think the O's have 5+ years on control of him.  No reason to believe he would become a FA.

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17 minutes ago, FlipTheBird said:

Seems like a win/win. Gave up a non-prospect. Got a guy who’s been trending the right way and has stuff. If they can harness it, great. If not he’s easy to forget since he’s rental. This isn’t a game changer but it’s a prudent move with upside.

So he’s 26 at AAA …in 4 seasons in the minors he has a 1.19 WHIP…193 Ks in 159 IP. He’s walked 57 over that period. It’s a good move but the guy has a shot to be a solid bullpen arm.

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