Still haven’t heard anything about Chacin.
I want Ian Steart. His BA is low, but 17 HR in 256 ABs with .500 SLG. is infinitely better than Mora’s 3 HR in 259 ABs with .344 SLG.

The second problem is getting some new direction from the field management. Our hitters can not continue to be so inconsistent. On paper we are to good to be that bad at the plate.

Our pitching will be our strong point going forward. But we need to win some 12-9 games just like we need to win 3-2 games.

Why trade Sherrill when we don’t have a replacement? Do we have a power arm that can come in and get 3 outs in the 9th? How can you rebuild when you trade your closer and not have an upgrade? I am not saying Sherrill is untradeable but who will close?

I have no clue about this young pitcher Chacin but my thoughts are you never have enough pitching.

It makes me cry.

If he is available for any of our relievers, I would do a deal today; but I don’t know why Colorado would make this deal.

If the pitchers (or some combination of them) pan out and we have a good solid rotation, and Wieters and Reimold and Jones and Markakis can all be 20-30 HR guys and all flirt with 100 RBIs then I think we’ll be fine. But if Reimold turns out to be a .260 guy with 15 HRs and Wieters turns out to be a .280 guy with 20 HRs, then we’ll need some serious help. I think either way having productive first and third baseman is going to be essential. But if Wieters and Reimold turn out to be as good as we’re hoping they won’t need to be as top tier if not.

That is encouraging is that our payroll will be much lower next year. The list of names that comes off the books at the end of this year is crazy and I included what we are paying them this year (here is the link i got this from, http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/baltimore-orioles_112321768568552760.html):
Jay Gibbons – $6,500,000
Jamie Walker – $4,500,000
Ramon Hernandez – $2,000,000
Ryan Freel – $4,000,000
Mora – $9,000,000
Huff – $8,000,000
Baez – $5,500,000

I guess my point is, if we want another bat the money will be there to sign one. Although I dont think there are any players worth getting in free agency this year (maybe Chone Figgins).

We might need something to distract us from Orioles baseball. Heh!

Shockingly enough, I agree with Baysox39 on the two big problems. Corner infield isn’t getting it done and I think there needs to be some coach shuffling.

He’s kind of an easy target, but I think Crowley needs to be ushered into retirement. I don’t think his aggressive philosophy is serving the team well, generally speaking. There are just way too many first pitch hacks, especially first pitch hack GIDPs against bad pitchers who have been walking guys. We don’t do a good job of working the count against good pitchers to get up their pitch count, either. There are one-game offensive explosions but then it seems like we go cold for such long stretches at a time, utterly unable to bring home runners in scoring position.

We’ve seen some flashes of brilliance from all of these guys so it’s really frustrating to see the cold streaks. I understand that baseball is a game of inherent streakiness but it just seems like good teams don’t have entire lineups go cold for so long, and bad teams do, and at some point you need to examine the coaching as well as the talent.

I ’m good friends with Camden Crazies.
Got a chance meet him for Matt Wieters Facts night.

I think the lineup, as presently constituted, is probably good enough to at least cover half a run more per game. Here’s the thing (and you might all hate me for this)… I think they arent as good as they can be because the team is just not good. The season is over already. They know they arent playing for anything. I believe in my heart and in my head that they want to win every game, but they are human. Some might be trying to do it all themselves, some might just feel defeated and be going through the motions. Honestly, with just the pitching upgrade I think this team can be at a Blue Jay level next year and if we can inject some kind of life into the corners then I think we’re really talking. I dont see Wieters falling shorter than an Kakes kind of offensive player (.300, 20-25 hr’s a year) and even that would be phenominal from a catcher honestly. AJ has really shown flashes of being something REALLY special, and who knows with Reimold. If we can get a couple of real bats at the corners, I think this team will be in a position to contend as early as next year. Maybe not make the playoffs, but contend. However, those corner spots just arent out there right now. I’d be happy with a Figgins, but who’s to say he doesnt get resigned? Maybe we need to make a trade for one or both of the corners. Maybe we have to dip into the pitching. Who knows?

Not gonna happen. He was pulled so he could go to the big club
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9843206/Source:-Chacin-jumping-from-Class-AA-to-Rockies

It was a nice thought tho…

I’m not interested in trading Luke or Huff. The only thing that makes sense is to offer arbitration. If Huff declines, we get draft picks. Luke is under team control.

Reverse engineered, unofficial guesses at Elias rankings here They say Huff is a type A, which will get us a first round pick from the team that does sign him, plus a sandwich pick.

BTW Breezy is a high B type and Baez is on the cusp of being a B, and could rise given a solid second half, given that he sat out last year. I would trade them both, with the concept of the less games we save this year, the better draft picks we get next year. We have so much pitching on the way that we can stock the rotation and the bullpen. And hopefully we get help at the infield corners and/or pitching in return.

I read around the Oriole internets that Scott’s value is inflated due to an unsustainable high BABIP. With Reimold becoming entrenched in LF and Scott’s value as high as it is ever going to be, I would like to see what’s available for Scott. Having his bat at DH or at first next year would be helpful, but if we can get a long term solution at third or short, I think you have to pull the trigger.

if so thats totally bullshit. if somebody offered me reimold, markakis, and jones for kemp, i’d take that in a heartbeat

Garrett Atkins for Danys Baez? Danys Baez for a bucket of extra crispy? The Rockies say they are trading TODAY for RH RP. Garrett Atkins ain’t playin’ no mo’. Any shot at this happening?

acquired Rafael Betancourt.

Also dude throws a 3-2 changeup with 1 out in the 9th of a perfect game! Fucking ice water in his veins!

had 7ribbies, i saw that interview LIVE