Breaking News: Snyder to Norfolk

[Fairfax Bird]

LOL..Was just talking about this in another thread...He had nothing left to prove in AAA....This was the right move.

That's pretty awesome considering that he just was promoted this evening.

[BowieMike]

Quick quote from Brandon (one of many, by the way, so stay tuned):

"It’s awesome, I think the last time I got promoted was my rookie year out of Bluefield. It definitely means a lot to me. I’ve been fortunate enough to play with these guys and everything I’ve done here, you kind of always have to tip your hat to the guys you play with and they did a heck of a job. It’s definitely tough to leave because we’re starting to play real well and our pitching staff is throwing the ball real well so it’s kind of tough to leave. At the same time, I’m excited to start the new adventure."

[Sports Guy]

Fixed that for you.

I don't care what Belky says about you, you aren't really all that bad.

[UMDTerrapins]

Fixed that for you.

Re-date his post September 1, 2009 and it will be correct.

[Sports Guy]

That's pretty awesome considering that he just was promoted this evening.

He's that good.

[Mooreisbetter27]

This excites me almost as much as the O's win today. We could really seen Brandon on the team in September or at the least to start the year next year.

I'm still worried he won't stick as a 1B and we may need to DH him... but with all due respect... help him put his work in and hopefully he'll improve a lot.

[Goop]

Good to hear!

[Owen21]

Quick quote from Brandon (one of many, by the way, so stay tuned):

Just in time, Tides offense needs a boost. Good luck Brandon ! I'll see you in about 10 days in Allentown, PA !!!

[Feinbird]

Great news.

And pretty cool that I found out through a Hangout message in Facebook. Hope you guys keep doing that.

[thundercleetz]

I think one of the real reasons for Brandon's promotion is that Norfolk's lineup is horrible now that Montanez, Wieters, and Reimold are gone. It does not bode well for Hernandez, Tillman, and Arieta to have bad run support. This move is to help out our young pitching prospects as much as it is to help Brandon. Okay, maybe not so much, but it definitely helps the young guys on the mound.

[Frobby]

It's interesting that the O's have been so much more aggressive with their promotions this year compared to last year. You get a real sense that they are teeing things up to make a real push in 2010. There's no question now that Tillman, Hernandez, Arrieta, Patton and Snyder are all in the picture to make the club next spring or maybe a few weeks later for contract purposes. And can Matusz be far behind?

I'm enjoying watching Bergesen, Berken, Wieters and Reimold, but next year stacks up to be even more exciting. I can hardly wait!

[BowieMike]

The story has been added to the front page. Plus members will be able to read more from Stockstill and Snyder in the Prospect Tracker later.

You can read all about it HERE

[Crazysilver03]

It's interesting that the O's have been so much more aggressive with their promotions this year compared to last year. You get a real sense that they are teeing things up to make a real push in 2010. There's no question now that Tillman, Hernandez, Arrieta, Patton and Snyder are all in the picture to make the club next spring or maybe a few weeks later for contract purposes. And can Matusz be far behind?

I'm enjoying watching Bergesen, Berken, Wieters and Reimold, but next year stacks up to be even more exciting. I can hardly wait!

Well everyone was playing very well before their call-up.

Last year, Arrieta deserved to go to Bowie but didnt, but probably would have if he hadnt have gone to the Olympics. Tillman could have been promoted but keeping him in Bowie wasnt the end of the world. Snyder didnt turn it on until May/June, so he was making a late case to be promoted. Reimold had a strong case to get promoted to Norfolk, but it didnt occur.

This year, we have seen Wieters, Bergesen, Berken, Reimold, Montanez, and Salazar earn their promotions to the Orioles. Arrieta, Patton, and Snyder put up ridiculous numbers to earn their promotions to Norfolk. Matusz put up ridiculous numbers to get promoted to Bowie. Really, only Mariotti and Bascom were promoted without have outstanding stats over an extended time.

[ejf1025]

Too much of a leap to wonder what this means for Huff?

[Sports Guy]

Too much of a leap to wonder what this means for Huff?

Yes and no.

On one hand, one has nothing to do with the other.

OTOH, this gives Snyder a chance at the highest MiL level and if Huff is dealt in 4-6 weeks and Snyder is doing very well in AAA, MAYBE they decide to move him up.