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Mo tried that with the wife beater from the Marlins and we all saw how that turned out. We lost two top starters in that deal. If it had worked out for the Cards though it would have been hailed as a great move.
Would the Orioles be interested in swapping Mayo for either Walker or Gorman?Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 amColby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 amYou gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.
Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.
Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.
(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.
Thank goodness we have several posters here who know in the inner workings of the Orioles brass! OMG. You can't make this stuff up.Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 10:32 amWould the Orioles be interested in swapping Mayo for either Walker or Gorman?Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 amColby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 amYou gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.
Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.
Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.
(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.
I doubt it. Neither Gorman--who plays 1B/2B/3B nor Walker, who plays the corner outfield, are a good positional fit.Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 10:32 amWould the Orioles be interested in swapping Mayo for either Walker or Gorman?Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 amColby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 amYou gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.
Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.
Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.
(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.
Maybe, but I think their front office is on the clock.Strummer Jones wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:02 amI doubt it. Neither Gorman--who plays 1B/2B/3B nor Walker, who plays the corner outfield, are a good positional fit.Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 10:32 amWould the Orioles be interested in swapping Mayo for either Walker or Gorman?Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 amColby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 amYou gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.
Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.
Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.
(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.
I know Mo's not running the show in Baltimore, but you gotta figure that O'Neill gets another shot to turn that contract around. And Colton Cowser probably gets another go, too. I don't see how they value a guy like Gorman who covers positions that they've got legitimately covered with better guys. Or Walker, who's already a project when they might be trying to get big money (O'Neill) and youth (Cowser) time to get back on track.
craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 18:37 pm Burleson is projected 3.5million in ARB. With only 7 XBH with RISP. That gives him only a "2" on the PtV scale.... PtV = Power to Value scale. That's not going to cut it in the 3 hole....that's HORRIBLE, and he's going into his Made Up Prime.
With that type of regression he needs to be traded Pronto or he'll level Toronto.
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I’d take Mejdal back if they don’t want him . . .Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:03 amMaybe, but I think their front office is on the clock.Strummer Jones wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:02 amI doubt it. Neither Gorman--who plays 1B/2B/3B nor Walker, who plays the corner outfield, are a good positional fit.Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 10:32 amWould the Orioles be interested in swapping Mayo for either Walker or Gorman?Talkin' Baseball wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 06:19 amColby Thomas (Athletics) plays both corner outfield spots. In the majors, blocked from regular playing time. Power like Gorman, K's like Gorman, much faster than Gorman. Right handed hitter.sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 05:08 amYou gotta name. Where are these studs. Most are contracted. Takes a trade. Not happening.
Just a couple FA ‘s. Too expensive. So I ask, by name, who are these studs.
Coby Mayo (Orioles) plays 1B-3B. In the majors, will be blocked by Westburg at 3B and by Samuel Basallo and Ryan Mountcastle at 1B. Every bit as much potential as Walker, has stunk every bit as much as Walker so far. Right handed hitter.
(My favorite target) Josue Briceno (TIgers). Currently at AA, possibly promoted in the spring? A C/1B. Not a good catcher, so a 1B. This past season he hit 20 HR with a .883 OPS. In fact, 43% of his hits were for extra bases. Strikeout rate of 20%. Lots of walks. The Tigers already have a young, quality catcher and Spencer Torkelson at 1B. They have another top 100 prospect who also plays C/1B. The Tigers could part with this guy if you could meet a need of theirs. Hits left-handed. This is my top hitting target.
I know Mo's not running the show in Baltimore, but you gotta figure that O'Neill gets another shot to turn that contract around. And Colton Cowser probably gets another go, too. I don't see how they value a guy like Gorman who covers positions that they've got legitimately covered with better guys. Or Walker, who's already a project when they might be trying to get big money (O'Neill) and youth (Cowser) time to get back on track.
You have swung and missed, badly, the last two seasons on your Burleson criticisms. Going for three I see. Burleson will continue to make you look like the pseudo baseball talent analyst that you are.craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 18:37 pm Burleson is projected 3.5million in ARB. With only 7 XBH with RISP. That gives him only a "2" on the PtV scale.... PtV = Power to Value scale. That's not going to cut it in the 3 hole....that's HORRIBLE, and he's going into his Made Up Prime.
With that type of regression he needs to be traded Pronto or he'll level Toronto.
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Special Thank you to Alan Alda ~ Canadian Bacon
Well, in all fairness, Shady, not everyone can be an accomplished, elite “baseball talent analyst” and super-scout (who “see things others don’t”) like you:Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 11:21 amYou have swung and missed, badly, the last two seasons on your Burleson criticisms. Going for three I see. Burleson will continue to make you look like the psuedo baseball talent analyst that you are.craviduce wrote: ↑06 Oct 2025 18:37 pm Burleson is projected 3.5million in ARB. With only 7 XBH with RISP. That gives him only a "2" on the PtV scale.... PtV = Power to Value scale. That's not going to cut it in the 3 hole....that's HORRIBLE, and he's going into his Made Up Prime.
With that type of regression he needs to be traded Pronto or he'll level Toronto.
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Special Thank you to Alan Alda ~ Canadian Bacon
Seems like the Cardinals have a fairly decent core of position players with Burleson, Herrera, Donovan, Contreras,
Burleson, Herrera, Donovan, Contreras, Winn and Wetherholt are an outstanding core. Honorable mention: Saggese and Scott. Incomplete: Walker and Gorman. There is a need for a "big bat" in the outfield.
you wanted to trade Donovan not even a 5 weeks ago. You've wanted to trade Contreras for the last 2 seasons. You wanted to trade Herrera earlier this season. You see all 3 as a threat to Burley's future AB's....but now, all of a sudden, they're apart of "an outstanding core"Shady wrote: ↑07 Oct 2025 13:28 pmBurleson, Herrera, Donovan, Contreras, Winn and Wetherholt are an outstanding core. Honorable mention: Saggese and Scott. Incomplete: Walker and Gorman. There is a need for a "big bat" in the outfield.
