Monday, August 27: White Sox come to town

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, Roy Firestone said:

I know we cant keep everyone...but boy, I'd hate to lose Santander after next year,,,,

My preference would be to trade Hays before Mullins and Santander. I think one of the three is going to get moved this coming off-season to make room. And I seriously doubt it will be Mullins.

[accinfo]

Just now, oriolediehard said:

Why trade him?? We need bats!!!

They will trade him because they don’t want to wait to trade him as a rental.  He will have the most value after this season.  They are not going to sign him.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Malike said:

He's 28, Roy. He's ancient. We have 23-year-olds waiting to come up and take his place and production.

I hear he's an old 28.

[ExileAngelos]

2 minutes ago, Malike said:

The only circumstance that dictates it is that he fails as a starter. I get he's in the pen this year, but he's a starter next season. BP arms are a dime a dozen in the off-season. Our two best relievers were scap heap guys.

 

[baltfan]

Keep Santander.  Trade Hays, Mateo, and maybe Mounty. Might keep Mounty one more year though 

[baltfan]

Just now, ExileAngelos said:

 

Is this someone I should know?

[Malike]

Just now, ExileAngelos said:

 

I'm going to trust Elias saying he's going to be a starter over Joe Polek. The Orioles want him to be a starter, not just Hall wanting to be a starter.

[mrbig1]

my main man Fuji is coming it.

[Malike]

Just now, baltfan said:

Is this someone I should know?

I have no clue who he is, probably a regional radio guy or something?

[ExileAngelos]

Just now, baltfan said:

Is this someone I should know?

Jim Palmer follows him so that is good enough for me.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, ExileAngelos said:

 

I have to disagree a LHP with DL Hall's arm is going to get every chance in the world to make it as a starting pitcher before being shifted to the bullpen.

I can't see Hall wanting to be a reiiever at this point of his career. If Hall develops into a quality LHP he's going to name his own price in free agency.

[G54377]

I've moved my opinion to keeping Tater one more year unless he's part of a trade package we have to say yes to. IE like I said in another thread, one of the SEA SP's.

[ExileAngelos]

Just now, Malike said:

I'm going to trust Elias saying he's going to be a starter over Joe Polek. The Orioles want him to be a starter, not just Hall wanting to be a starter.

I was just sharing that I wasn't the only one.  I agree with you that he is more valuable as a starter.  Just not sure if that ship sailed.

[Aristotelian]

3 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

If Santander has two back to back 30 hr years do you keep him or sell high to make room for Kjerstad/Cowser?

Keep him, let him walk, hit him with QO. 

I would trade Hays if we're trading someone, but Hays could also be a 4th OF/better version of McKenna. 

[Malike]

Just now, ExileAngelos said:

Jim Palmer follows him so that is good enough for me.

Turns out he's a radio host who is a Market Manager and happens to be an Orioles fan. Yeah, I'll keep listening to Elias.