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JTrea81 Hangout Grand Counsel

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I didn't realize he had to change his approach. If you could provide a link to the article I would gladly read it.

I agree that I would have rather have had Moore on the roster over Millar, Fahey, Hernandez, Trachsel, or Burres.

But as of 2009, those players he should have played over are off the roster. He is, unfortunately, now one of those players who should be off the roster.

While he might have a future in the major leagues, it wasn't going to be this year, even if we have a 4 man bench. Anyways, if Moore clears waivers, which he most likely will, he will be assigned to Triple-A Norfolk for the 2009 season as he can't elect to become a MiL free agent. If he goes back and earns a look on the major league team, I am sure he will be called up at some point to see if he fits into an infield that doesn't have much of a future.

Here you go:

Scott Moore and Costanzo had a terrible start to their season, eventually learning that in the strange confines of Harbor Park, pulling the ball as a lefthander is not the best way to produce power numbers.

Eventually, they conceded as much and adjusted their approaches at the plate.

"It's a good learning lesson," Moore said. "There's nothing we can do. This is our home ballpark. We win games by getting on base and moving guys around. It's not necessarily small ball. But chances are that even if you hit it good, it's staying in the yard."

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So judging by that article, if Moore can become a gem, then he will earn his shot this coming season.

I have faith in Moore to come back strong. You need to learn things like adjusting your approach and what not.

It will be interesting to see if the new dimensions in Harbor Park force them to change their approaches again.

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So judging by that article, if Moore can become a gem, then he will earn his shot this coming season.

He will eventually for another team, just like Cleveland gave Blake a shot after the Jays, Twins and Orioles didn't. I just hope he gets an honest chance wherever he lands next...

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McNulty and I have a little bet, so I'll be waiting to see what happens...

I say the Jays claim him and he beats out Millar in ST...

I was just getting ready to see if you were still down for the bet. Looks like its still on.

Should be fun either way. I've got lots of ideas for what to do with your sig line for an entire month. :D

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I was just getting ready to see if you were still down for the bet. Looks like its still on.

Should be fun either way. I've got lots of ideas for what to do with your sig line for an entire month. :D

Yeah I actually hope I lose because I don't want to see Moore going anywhere...

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