Anthony Santander 2024

[G54377]

I would offer QO (of course) and I think the best case scenario honestly is that he takes it. If he ends up falling off a cliff, it's only a one year thing and we can work around that. Unless he really falls off the rest of the year he's probably going to reject it and hope for the type of deal that's been throw around (4-85). If that's the case, I have faith with Elias and our internal options there is a suitable replacement. 

[HowAboutThat]

2 minutes ago, e16bball said:

I’m not so sure about that. He’s 2 for his last 30 (.221 OPS), and he checks in for the year at a 92 wRC+. Which is pretty weak compared to Cowser’s 111 wRC+. He doesn’t hold a candle to Cowser defensively, either, so he’s got a long ways to go to catch him.

I will agree with you, though, that if it’s at all close, Langford (and Mason Miller) will get it over Cowser. They’ve had far more national profile than Cowser has, so they’ll surely get the nod if it’s a judgment call.

Appreciate the correction. I didn’t check current stats, more fool I, but Langford always seemed to be doing something good for the Rangers  when I checked in, and had tremendous pre-season hype.

For a time I thought Luis Gil had it wrapped up, but he’s come back to earth, too. Maybe Miller is the current front runner.

[Allan Bryant]

27 minutes ago, HowAboutThat said:

I have no idea. Cowser has been cold for a while, and Langford was injured but has come back strong.

 

Hope Cowser wakes up soon 

[Allan Bryant]

21 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

If I understand the odds correctly the markets seem to think Langford is a strong favorite with >50% chance of getting ROY. Cowser is running third with around 10-20% chance. He needs to pick it up quick. 

Hope he can but I have to be realistic 

[Frobby]

On 7/20/2024 at 11:56 AM, baltfan said:

Adam Jones swung at everything and his game was based on his legs.  Wieters was a catcher.  Davis is your best argument, but he also was a bit of a head case. 

The entire history of MLB players are the best argument.  Some beat the odds, the vast majority don’t, and which ones will are pure guesswork.  

[Frobby]

On 7/20/2024 at 11:56 AM, baltfan said:

Adam Jones swung at everything and his game was based on his legs.  Wieters was a catcher.  Davis is your best argument, but he also was a bit of a head case. 

The entire history of MLB players are the best argument.  Some beat the odds, the vast majority don’t, and which ones will are pure guesswork.  

[Can_of_corn]

2 minutes ago, Frobby said:

The entire history of MLB players are the best argument.  Some beat the odds, the vast majority don’t, and which ones will are pure guesswork.  

Not pure guesswork, using PEDs pretty clearly gives you an advantage in combating aging.

[Frobby]

6 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Not pure guesswork, using PEDs pretty clearly gives you an advantage in combating aging.

It’s guesswork if you don’t know who’s using.  

[OnlyOneOriole]

I have said it a million times but for heavens sake sign this man!

[OriolesUpAndDowns]

Switch hitters with power such are a luxury.  
 

 

[OnlyOneOriole]

24 minutes ago, OriolesUpAndDowns said:

Switch hitters with power such are a luxury.  
 

 

Not according to the internet pro's on here.  In their opinion he is as bad....or should I say as average as...Nelson Cruz. Before he signed with the Mariners.    And then went crazy.

Edited July 27 by OnlyOneOriole

[OriolesUpAndDowns]

Is it just me or does Santander look like he is moving a little slower?

I was at the game tonight and he just looked a little awkward when running.  

[yark14]

1 hour ago, OriolesUpAndDowns said:

Is it just me or does Santander look like he is moving a little slower?

I was at the game tonight and he just looked a little awkward when running.  

I pointed it out twice in the game thread that he looked lazy going after balls (first the gapper and second a popup that landed foul.  Perhaps he is banged up, or perhaps upset with how things are going. I guess we'll see

[Gurgi]

We should trade him for pitching.  Then just throw Kjerstad in right because he cant play left for nothing and next year he will be in right anyway.  

[Chavez Ravine]

On 7/22/2024 at 2:03 PM, Can_of_corn said:

Not pure guesswork, using PEDs pretty clearly gives you an advantage in combating aging.

Is there field data to support this? I know there are studies that suggest reasons why it might—plus there are all the anecdotal cases like Barry Bonds. But seems like there are just as many reasons to think that f’ing with your endocrine system would shorten your career. Have the Russians published any longitudinal data?