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1 hour ago, CaptainRedbeard said:

I don’t think it will meaningfully affect who they are looking to deal at the trade deadline. The Orioles will be more inclined to include guys who they aren’t planning to add to the 40 as the last pieces in a deal, but there isn’t a huge crunch that means they NEED to clear 40 man roster space.

Of all the guys after Hays on that list, I think Strowd and Young are the only ones who are high probability of being added right now. None of the other borderline guys have much trade value at all.

Note Baker is out of options next year, he’s going to have to pitch well the rest of the year to warrant his spot. 

I also think Luis González is going to get a look at some point and will ultimately become the new Vespi for 2025, optionable lefty riding the Norfolk shuttle. 

Baker was optioned in 2023 and 2024.  I think he has one option left for 2025.

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My thread is really about who Elias may trade before the trade deadline at the end of July.

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The O's have a bunch of players that potential need to be protected this off season.   Since there are not a lot of trades after the season before November 20th when the rosters are set for the Rule 5

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Who thinks of this stuff in the middle of June? I don't think it will impact the trade deadline at all.

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9 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Pretty sure they can pick up a replacement level catcher for less.

Any backup that plays as much as he does should have an OPS+ of at least 55.

Martin .Maldonado  has an OPS + of -23.  Could be worse.

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9 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Pretty sure they can pick up a replacement level catcher for less.

Any backup that plays as much as he does should have an OPS+ of at least 55.

I guess its what is important to the O's.   McCann knows the pitching staff and the O's are on a 100 win pace.    I don't think they change backup catchers to save money.   

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9 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

McCann might be back.  If you want to call a one year contract an extension who am I to stop you?

What would you call him being under contract for another year?

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I guess its what is important to the O's.   McCann knows the pitching staff and the O's are on a 100 win pace.    I don't think they change backup catchers to save money.   

You think the O's replacement level backup catcher is a key ingredient to the 100 win pace?  I think the team can find someone else that can match the -4 Fielding Run Value for less.

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1 minute ago, wildcard said:

What would you call him being under contract for another year?

Why would you extend him?

What team is going to swoop in and sign him away?

If you decide you don't feel like doing better bring him back in February.

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Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Oh I know you can do worse.

I'm not in favor of giving Maldonado 3-4M for next season.

McCann?    I don't really care if we save 2-3 M by giving the job  to Hunt or Handley.   Most backup catchers aren't going to hit much.  I'll take one more year of McCann's veteranosity.

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11 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Why only one year then? If he’s the only guy that can handle a pitching staff, better lock him up for longer.

He will be 35 next year.   One year at a time is advisable,

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2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Why would you extend him?

What team is going to swoop in and sign him away?

If you decide you don't feel like doing better bring him back in February.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

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