Camdencast Episode 11 - New Directions

by Eat More Esskay on Sep 9, 2011 10:01 AM EDT in Podcasts

Andrew and I took a break from the gloomy weather in the Mid-Atlantic to record another podcast. With reports continuing to surface of pending front office upheaval, Andrew and I ponder what new direction we would like to see the Orioles take. We're in two parts once again, for a total of about 45 minutes. The second part is an interesting discussion (if I might say so myself) on the purpose and merits of WAR - Wins Above Replacement.

Part I, which can be found here:

0:00-10:30 Intro, front office upheaval: how do we know what went wrong with current regime?

10:30-15:30 Jim Johnson in the rotation: good idea or bad idea?

15:30-20:30 Are the O's trying to emulate Texas? More assorted rotation discussion

20:30-25:00 Why the Rays have a plan B but the O's don't

Part II, which is right here:

0:00-16:30 WAR: What's it good for?

16:30-20:30 Final thoughts: Frederick Keys in the playoffs; Zach Britton, finish strong!

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Thanks once more for all the support. We always appreciate any feedback. We'll be back again!

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Not much hope in birdland.

by DaveAA on Sep 9, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

Podcasts

I listened to the earlier podcasts, and I look forward to downloading the new ones. Thanks.

At this time of year, I am conflicted about whether I want the team to win or not. I want the team to do well, but I also want the highest possible draft pick. The Os are currently second in the race to the bottom, and Houston has an insurmountable lead. Several other contenders are jostling us for second place. I always want us to beat the Yankees and the Sox, but I don’t want the Os to end up with just the 5th draft pick. We might select Matt Hobgood again. Having the second or third pick makes it less likely that Jordan will do something stupid

by BaltoBen on Sep 9, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

my general take is to not worry about it

We wrung our hands all last year over how the second half surge would keep us from drafting Anthony Rendon, and then when the time finally came we ended up not only passing on Rendon, but drafting someone that was arguably the best pitcher in the draft. Regardless of the specifics of this September, the Orioles will have a really good draft position next year and will likely end up with a really good prospect.

Jim: Why?
Gary: I don't know why.

by Andrew_G on Sep 9, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the reassurance

My point is that there are usually 2-3 uber prospects in the draft. No director could decide to take someone else, because the censure from the fan base and his colleagues would be too loud. Once we get past these 2-3, the choices become more equivocal. Hence the selection of Matt Hobgood.

Jordan is not responsible for Hobgood’s injuries, but nobody on this site understood or agreed with the choice. By the way, is there any way to parlay Guerrero into a gap round pick ?

by BaltoBen on Sep 9, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I think so

I am the only person around who thinks so. It all depends on his compliance and the Orioles’s ingenuity to work out a handshake agreement.

Jim: Why?
Gary: I don't know why.

by Andrew_G on Sep 9, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not a fan of Russian Roulette,

so please don’t offer Vladi arbitration. There is no way in the world he will get close to $8M next year, and part of me wonders if he’ll be offered a contract at all.

If you look at those UZR ratings or whatever

by dfa on Sep 10, 2011 3:01 AM EDT up reply actions