Snyder looks to be our LT 1B solution

[olehippi]

I don't see Snyder being the long-term answer at 1B and suspect that if Huff continues to hit for moderate average and power, and isn't a complete butcher at 1B, the O's will likely try to extend him another 2-3 years.

IMO, Rowell is in RF only temporarily. If he proves he can hit for power and average, he will quickly be switched to 1B. Definitely think he is a better long-term option there.

[Anonymous]

I've seen the errors he's made and the and the resulting scouting reports. They all can't be wrong and the Orioles right can they?

Sticking Snyder at 1B seems like a copout to avoid actually looking for a first baseman. To take a phrase from SG: it's a "lazy" move...

Taking a phrase from SG is the ultimate in laziness; in fact, it's beyond lazy.

[Anonymous]

Your (original) post is almost offensively biased. I've tried to take each one of your posts on its own merits following the Teixeira debacle but this is just silly. I'm not going to commend you for "sticking to your guns" or "being willing to take the punches" because you're just making assumptions with no basis in reality and that display a truly incredible bias. I'm pretty open-minded and tolerant, and willing to be educated, but what you're doing here is not actually public debate anymore.

You understand that if a player can't stick at a position but has a ML bat, they get moved to an easier position, right? And what player wouldn't want to play at the more 'glamorous' position (e.g. Luke Scott wanting to play LF)? I'm not saying it's an ego thing, but players constantly have to showcase their talent to prospective employers. I'm sure Snyder knows he's worth more as a 3B than a 1B.

Of course, I haven't seen sources on any 'Snyder wants to play 3B' quotes, so for all I know they're the standard 'I'll play wherever the teams puts me' cliches.

And, finally, the obvious that others have stated, if he can't play a competent 1B (or learn to do so) he definitely can't stick at 3B anyway.

Then, the awesome subliminally-messaged assumption that Mark Teixeira was Plan A, and, having failed to do the right thing by signing him, the O's fall back on Snyder because they're stupid.

And then turning "the Orioles like him at first base" and Fordin's "I think he's going to hit enough to be a ML 1B" into "the O's have decided that Snyder is our 1B of the future. As per usual in these situations they will now stop pursuing all other options at 1B." I mean, if you actually believe those two quotes, then calm down, because Spencer Fordin thinks he'll be a solid ML 1B! If you are cherrypicking whatever information supports your bizarre Crusade-Of-The-Day™, then I'm disappointed but not surprised.

And finally, the crown jewel, is you making all these assumptions off a Spencer Fordin article. I have nothing against the guy, but do you know who does? I bet you do! It's like looking in a mirror, isn't it.

If Fordin had written an article about why Matusz was such a good choice, you would be all over him so fast your keyboard would start to Smoak.

This is a GREAT post that will entirely miss its intended audience.

Agree completely.

[Anonymous]

I don't see Snyder being the long-term answer at 1B and suspect that if Huff continues to hit for moderate average and power, and isn't a complete butcher at 1B, the O's will likely try to extend him another 2-3 years.

IMO, Rowell is in RF only temporarily. If he proves he can hit for power and average, he will quickly be switched to 1B. Definitely think he is a better long-term option there.

It's Trea-ish to have an opinion about something in other people's minds.

[Moose Milligan]

Taking a phrase from SG is the ultimate in laziness; in fact, it's beyond lazy.

It's just absurd.

[BaltimoreTerp]

I've seen the errors he's made and the and the resulting scouting reports. They all can't be wrong and the Orioles right can they?

Sticking Snyder at 1B seems like a copout to avoid actually looking for a first baseman. To take a phrase from SG: it's a "lazy" move...

I would like the links to the videos online where you were able to see the errors.

Or did you get the video at home in some capacity? I'd like to know where I can find some?

Or maybe you spent most of your time watching games in Frederick last season. How many did you attend?

[McNulty]

You know, its funny. When I read the title of this thread I fully expected to come in here and find a Frobby-like positive tone with points about how well Snyder has been hitting lately, and that perhaps we've found a long term solution at first.

Stupid me for not reading the author first.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Your (original) post is almost offensively biased. I've tried to take each one of your posts on its own merits following the Teixeira debacle but this is just silly. I'm not going to commend you for "sticking to your guns" or "being willing to take the punches" because you're just making assumptions with no basis in reality and that display a truly incredible bias. I'm pretty open-minded and tolerant, and willing to be educated, but what you're doing here is not actually public debate anymore.

You understand that if a player can't stick at a position but has a ML bat, they get moved to an easier position, right? And what player wouldn't want to play at the more 'glamorous' position (e.g. Luke Scott wanting to play LF)? I'm not saying it's an ego thing, but players constantly have to showcase their talent to prospective employers. I'm sure Snyder knows he's worth more as a 3B than a 1B.

Of course, I haven't seen sources on any 'Snyder wants to play 3B' quotes, so for all I know they're the standard 'I'll play wherever the teams puts me' cliches.

And, finally, the obvious that others have stated, if he can't play a competent 1B (or learn to do so) he definitely can't stick at 3B anyway.

Then, the awesome subliminally-messaged assumption that Mark Teixeira was Plan A, and, having failed to do the right thing by signing him, the O's fall back on Snyder because they're stupid.

And then turning "the Orioles like him at first base" and Fordin's "I think he's going to hit enough to be a ML 1B" into "the O's have decided that Snyder is our 1B of the future. As per usual in these situations they will now stop pursuing all other options at 1B." I mean, if you actually believe those two quotes, then calm down, because Spencer Fordin thinks he'll be a solid ML 1B! If you are cherrypicking whatever information supports your bizarre Crusade-Of-The-Day™, then I'm disappointed but not surprised.

And finally, the crown jewel, is you making all these assumptions off a Spencer Fordin article. I have nothing against the guy, but do you know who does? I bet you do! It's like looking in a mirror, isn't it.

If Fordin had written an article about why Matusz was such a good choice, you would be all over him so fast your keyboard would start to Smoak.

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[RShack]

and the Orioles took at look at Lopez playing first and decided it wasn't going to work.

No they didn't. Sam said they were gonna do that, but they never did.

Javy did perfectly OK at 1B in the WBC, but then Sam just never followed through.

[Frobby]

I see no reason to pile on the negative comments about JTrea. I just disagree with his opinion. I will go on record as saying I think Snyder can be an .850 - .900 OPS guy in the majors. And I'll go on record to say he'll be at least as good defensively as Aubrey Huff.

Let's review Snyder's recent past:

HWL: .942 OPS

FRE: .848 OPS

AFL: 1.097 OPS

At all three stops he was one of the younger players in the league. So why should we think he won't be an .850 - .900 OPS guy when he reaches the majors?

[SrMeowMeow]

I dunno, his career .775 MiL OPS is not a good sign. Is it possible he develops into an .850 OPS guy? It seems like a long shot. Or at least, his track record is a good reason to think he won't be an .850 - .900 OPS guy.

[Anonymous]

I see no reason to pile on the negative comments about JTrea. I just disagree with his opinion. I will go on record as saying I think Snyder can be an .850 - .900 OPS guy in the majors. And I'll go on record to say he'll be at least as good defensively as Aubrey Huff.

Let's review Snyder's recent past:

HWL: .942 OPS

FRE: .848 OPS

AFL: 1.097 OPS

At all three stops he was one of the younger players in the league. So why should we think he won't be an .850 - .900 OPS guy when he reaches the majors?

On what basis?

[Sports Guy]

On what basis?

Probably the basis that Huff is below average defensively.

[BaltimoreTerp]

I dunno, his career .775 MiL OPS is not a good sign. Is it possible he develops into an .850 OPS guy? It seems like a long shot. Or at least, his track record is a good reason to think he won't be an .850 - .900 OPS guy.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/S/Brandon-Snyder.shtml

Look at the years.

He was great starting out in 2005. He was hurt through a lot of 2006. He was still recovering in 2007, and was healthy and great in 2008.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Probably the basis that Huff is below average defensively.

That AND we haven't really done much to avoid playing him (essentially) every day at first.