Snyder looks to be our LT 1B solution

[El Gordo]

I was thinking the same about the OF. I'll add C after his first homer

He already has one so I guess you're stuck with him.

[Hank Scorpio]

The point is the Orioles are going up against teams with three of the best first baseman in the world, so they are going to have to find a fourth if they want to surpass those teams. Snyder is not going to do that...

My man, this might be the single most ridiculous thing you've ever said.

And that is saying something!

[JTrea81]

Now, that's just a dumb thing to say. Nobody has that. Nobody.

(Why am I doing this?)

We aren't too far away. The Orioles have potential AS or AS caliber talent at C, 2B, CF and RF so that's 4 out of 9.

The Red Sox have it at CF, RF, LF, 1B, 2B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Rays have it at C, CF, LF, 1B, 3B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Yankees have it at every position except for DH, so 8 out of 9

2 more AS caliber position players and we'll be in business.

[Moose Milligan]

I find it hilarious that The Trea thinks that if we had a slugging first baseman, all our problems would be solved.

Hey, what if the Yankees don't make the playoffs this year with Tex? What's that say about how valuable he is?

A batter only gets to make their impact on a game 4, maybe 5 times per game. The notion that the Orioles would be SOOOOO much better with a slugging first baseman is ridiculous. For example, look at the poor teams that Tex played on while he was a Ranger.

I still can't get my head around someone complaining about growing cheap, good talent that we can lock up for awhile. The insanity here is just....insane.

[jerios55]

He already has one so I guess you're stuck with him.

I don't think I'll run out of tissues

[Lucky Jim]

We aren't too far away. The Orioles have potential AS or AS caliber talent at C, 2B, CF and RF so that's 4 out of 9.

The Red Sox have it at CF, RF, LF, 1B, 2B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Rays have it at C, CF, LF, 1B, 3B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Yankees have it at every position except for DH, so 8 out of 9

This is so simplistic as to be mind-boggling.

We need to score enough runs, and stop enough runs from scoring, to win games. Period. How many "All-Stars" we have is irrelevant. On top of it, your calculations are non-sensical. Where are the 8 All Stars on this roster? And how many of those will be All Stars in 2010-2011?

Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

75 Francisco Cervelli R/R 6-1 210 03/06/86

26 Jose Molina R/R 6-2 235 06/03/75

20 Jorge Posada S/R 6-2 215 08/17/71

Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

24 Robinson Cano L/R 6-0 205 10/22/82

2 Derek Jeter R/R 6-3 195 06/26/74

72 Juan Miranda L/L 6-0 220 04/25/83

12 Cody Ransom R/R 6-2 190 02/17/76

13 Alex Rodriguez R/R 6-3 225 07/27/75

25 Mark Teixeira S/R 6-3 220 04/11/80

Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

53 Melky Cabrera S/L 5-11 200 08/11/84

18 Johnny Damon L/L 6-2 205 11/05/73

11 Brett Gardner L/L 5-10 180 08/24/83

22 Xavier Nady R/R 6-2 215 11/14/78

33 Nick Swisher S/L 6-0 215 11/25/80

Designated Hitters B/T Ht Wt DOB

55 Hideki Matsui L/R 6-2 210 06/12/74

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[jerios55]

The difference is that after you knock down that 100 mph shot at third you have to quickly get up and make a very long, accurate throw to first base.

At first you can take your time and underhand the ball to the pitcher covering first. First base simply isn't as challenging. There's a reason that 38-year-old right fielders end up at first all the time, but almost never third.

That's fair in terms of difficulty, I could understand that. While I can see why 3B is considered tougher, I simply felt more comfortable. It was probably all in my head.

[JTrea81]

I find it hilarious that The Trea thinks that if we had a slugging first baseman, all our problems would be solved.

No just that we need an AS or potential AS at two positions out of LF, SS, 1B, DH and 3B. 1B is the easiest position to fill with a potential AS, so that's why I think we need to go out and get one. The sooner we do, the closer we are to competing.

[wickedwitch]

We aren't too far away. The Orioles have potential AS or AS caliber talent at C, 2B, CF and RF so that's 4 out of 9.

The Red Sox have it at CF, RF, LF, 1B, 2B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Rays have it at C, CF, LF, 1B, 3B and DH so that's 6 out of 9

The Yankees have it at every position except for DH, so 8 out of 9

Who exactly is the Sox All Star CF? Ellsbury, he of the .280/.336/.394 line?

Who are the Yankees All Star CF, LF, RF? Damon might have made the all star team years ago, but he's not the same player now.

The only reason the Rays have a all star catcher is because three catchers were sent last year, and the vast majority of the catching talent is in the NL.

[JTrea81]

This is so simplistic as to be mind-boggling.

We need to score enough runs, and stop enough runs from scoring, to win games. Period. How many "All-Stars" we have is irrelevant. On top of it, your calculations are non-sensical. Where are the 8 All Stars on this roster? And how many of those will be All Stars in 2010-2011?

Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

75 Francisco Cervelli R/R 6-1 210 03/06/86

26 Jose Molina R/R 6-2 235 06/03/75

20 Jorge Posada S/R 6-2 215 08/17/71

Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

24 Robinson Cano L/R 6-0 205 10/22/82

2 Derek Jeter R/R 6-3 195 06/26/74

72 Juan Miranda L/L 6-0 220 04/25/83

12 Cody Ransom R/R 6-2 190 02/17/76

13 Alex Rodriguez R/R 6-3 225 07/27/75

25 Mark Teixeira S/R 6-3 220 04/11/80

Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

53 Melky Cabrera S/L 5-11 200 08/11/84

18 Johnny Damon L/L 6-2 205 11/05/73

11 Brett Gardner L/L 5-10 180 08/24/83

22 Xavier Nady R/R 6-2 215 11/14/78

33 Nick Swisher S/L 6-0 215 11/25/80

Designated Hitters B/T Ht Wt DOB

55 Hideki Matsui L/R 6-2 210 06/12/74

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Those bolded have all been AS or have AS talent. And it doesn't matter who the Yankees lose to age, as they will just buy another AS.

[Lucky Jim]

Those bolded have all been AS or have AS talent. And it doesn't matter who the Yankees lose to age, as they will just buy another AS.

Izturis made an All Star team.

Mora made an All Star team.

Roberts made an All Star team.

Markakis is talented enough.

Jones is talented enough.

Wieters is talented enough.

Huff is talented enough.

Jeez. Looks like we're the second best team in the AL East.

[wickedwitch]

Those bolded have all been AS or have AS talent. And it doesn't matter who the Yankees lose to age, as they will just buy another AS.

Who cares what they were five years ago or how popular they are? What matters is if they can put up All Star caliber performances this season.

[JTrea81]

Izturis made an All Star team.

Mora made an All Star team.

Roberts made an All Star team.

Markakis is talented enough.

Jones is talented enough.

Wieters is talented enough.

Huff is talented enough.

Jeez. Looks like we're the second best team in the AL East.

Izturis, Huff and Mora are all gone after 2010, with Mora and Huff gone after 2009.

So that leaves Markakis, Jones, Wieters and Roberts. We need more...

[BaltimoreTerp]

Guys, I believe Peter Venkman said it best when he said (paraphrasing), "[JTrea] has gone bye-bye, Egon."

[El Gordo]

Those bolded have all been AS or have AS talent. And it doesn't matter who the Yankees lose to age, as they will just buy another AS.

Beyond lunacy:bangwall: There's a big difference between an All Star and a former All Star.:rolleyestf: