SoCalTiger

Agree and it shouldn't require trading Skubal. The same goes for 3rd base. Harris can not leave that open for a third year in the row and stop gaps, rookies who can not play the position and outfielders playing third do not count. Get a legit third sacker for 2025

If we trade Skubal to the Orioles it has to start with Holiday. We are desperate for shortstop. The risk with Mayo and Bassallo is there are some doubts they can stay at third and catcher and we already have to many misfit toys.

Harris also said on the podcast that it allowed him to also pay McGonigle and Wilson/Young (?) high school lefty. Which might have been said to distract from Langfords June but I tend to agree because LLM stated as much. What is melting a bit is Harris pointing out that Keith and all under 24 year olds are struggling because Langford and Churio are figuring it out.

Agree 100 %. I wondered after his last start if he had indeed "turned the corner" and you're pointing out it's the fastball does seem to be the difference maker for him. As one of our 1-1 stumbles perhaps another is ascending. As Sparky used to say "the world turns over on whoever is on top every 12 hours."

Almost every player the Orioles bring up rake except Holiday who had less time in the minors. We are just the opposite. Why is that ?

I left after the top half of the 8th up 5-4. Does that count as seeing a win ?

Great now I really can’t tag on the guy.

Amen and hallelujah. It just makes too much sense. It’s so obvious to see but it still doesn’t happen. Frustrating especially sitting in the stands watching it even Captain Jack couldn’t help today.

It's hard to say don't trade Player X without knowing the return. Also sometimes just let the player play out and take the draft pick. maybe not for Captain Jack since this year is lost but keep Skubal for the next two.

I want to apologize in advance to the board. I will be in attendance tonight so they will lose. I go every year they are in town and it’s been six years since I have seen a victory. Fingers crossed 🤞

As for the Harris podcast the question not answered for me is “ Why can’t we provide playing time for young players and still add more proven talent on short term contracts “. Why are the two mutually exclusive?

I think a potential Skubull trade would net more in the off season. I doubt we sign him. I think big big pitchers contracts are off limits in Harris thinking and agree.

Is it possible that Casey Mize actually turned a corner today after the first inning? He sure made a heck of an adjustment and the result was eye opening. I mean if he can get strike outs that’s like finding his holy grail isn’t it ?

Most of the stuff I read suggests separate deals net a bigger return. Plus Flaherty would appeal to winners and Tork to rebuilders but having said that say you want Baltimore's Colby Mayo you might get him if you add Tork since it replenishes their minors. Can't believe I mentioned Tork in that way. Just shows how much he has disappointed. A health Carp and producing Tork sure would change our discussions though ?

Hamm looks promising

Keith will hit and probably enough to play first base if his doesn’t improve. And I hope they keep Urshela next year instead of McStinky. At least until we have a proven third baseman.

It’s a thing now 😁😁

Oh goody McStinky is playing. I guess Kreidler's 20 AB's is enough for Hinch to evaluate but he still sees upside to the "golden switch hitter". And I am not saying Kreidler looks promising but if we are evaluating this year then shouldn't he play more than platooning against the rare lefty especially since we know FOR SURE McKinstry stinks ?

I have "no clue" but I get a sense that Chris I is a very hands off owner so that might not happen in Detroit unfortunately. He did sit through the Braves series in Atlanta but then I read he was there to visit an old college buddy not scout his team.

Buyers will wait for more sellers to enter the market and get a better idea who really has "it" going in 2024. Sellers will wait to avoid the pitch forks from their fans and alienation from their players.

More good points. Hope it works out at second. We certainly need some good breaks.

Your eyes are way better than mine so I will defer to your better judgment but I see a good hitter there but a below average second sacker and I just defer to defense as a prerequisite to playing a position. I love clean baseball that compliments the pitchers and hate giving away outs especially not turning double plays.

Seems much better than now doesn’t it ?

Absolutely not. Just need to change positions to maximize return or accept sub par play at second base diminishing his return. Of course he will improve some but do you want to build your infield knowing your not maximizing double plays and giving away outs ? I do think his bat will improve quite a bit though some will say not enough for first base. For me I won’t sacrifice defense because your diminishing your entire pitching staff. I am ok with an above average first baseman who runs well and has medium power. It’s above replacement by a couple ticks. Two war. I’ll take it.

Because he can’t play second base.