tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post4388411844467315155..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Orioles Acquire Travis Snider, Gain Additional DepthJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-40289790488442975852015-02-07T17:55:24.902-05:002015-02-07T17:55:24.902-05:00I hope they sign one big bat before spring games e...I hope they sign one big bat before spring games end. Looks like a 80 win season as it stands now.Weavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632102741086400580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-92192398791647175812015-02-01T22:27:16.274-05:002015-02-01T22:27:16.274-05:00Trading for Snider was a MUCH better move than re-...Trading for Snider was a MUCH better move than re-signing Markakis at 10 times the price:<br /><br />(1) Snider produced more in 359 plate appearances last season than Markakis has averaged the past four years getting close to 700 plate appearances each season (1.7 WAR v. 1.45 WAR)<br /><br />(2) Snider made huge strides last year in the areas that previously most held him back: plate discipline and contact rate. He went from being below average on % swings out of the zone and contact rate in the zone to being well above average.<br /><br />(3) Snider made those improvements despite a home park that's near;y the worst in MLB for left-handed power hitters and now move to one of the best parks for left-handed power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-61120108223659472872015-01-30T22:39:15.508-05:002015-01-30T22:39:15.508-05:00Much rather have signed a proven player. Should h...Much rather have signed a proven player. Should have resigned MarkakisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-40341758252957971732015-01-29T16:11:38.805-05:002015-01-29T16:11:38.805-05:00Norris might be a bit more expensive then some tea...Norris might be a bit more expensive then some teams wanted to go, Chen would probably been the better bet.<br /><br />Two more assets getting ready to expire by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-69371106222931205842015-01-29T14:39:33.128-05:002015-01-29T14:39:33.128-05:00Philip - I think I would personally rather have Sa...Philip - I think I would personally rather have Saunders, although ultimately it may not matter. Getting Snider allowed the Orioles to keep their MLB starting pitching depth (important for a contending team), whereas the cost to get Saunders probably would have required them to part with someone from the major league roster, possibly Bud Norris, as you mentioned. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119567934749982333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-33501733733031798152015-01-29T14:06:50.179-05:002015-01-29T14:06:50.179-05:00I'm not opposed to this move as a Chris Davis ...I'm not opposed to this move as a Chris Davis type gamble, and the upside for Snider is pretty big.<br />However, I'm very interested in how this acquisition compares to some that we missed out on, specifically Michael Saunders. I think they both have the same WAR projections, and Saunders could have been had for Bud Norris(based on what Toronto paid)<br />Should we be sad we got Snider instead of Saunders or perhaps Blackmon, or relieved?<br />(BTW, I like Bud Norris a lot and I hope he is t traded. I mention him because he was our player most comparable to Happ.)Philipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-87381264193801988642015-01-29T13:07:25.768-05:002015-01-29T13:07:25.768-05:00Well, I would say if you want a real chance to loc...Well, I would say if you want a real chance to lock up Manny you better be looking at it now or never. Look at some way to protect both sides. Get creative. Unless you want to pay market when he breaks out or just decide it was fun while it lasted.<br /><br />With Matt, it really comes down to the O's committing $60-75 million to a player. The market is Yadier, McCann and Martin. $15-16 mill a year. Of course, if he can make the throw to second in spring training he's basically back from his injury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-51048988039723854792015-01-29T12:36:17.954-05:002015-01-29T12:36:17.954-05:00Considering their recent injuries, I'm not sur...Considering their recent injuries, I'm not sure if I'd be in a hurry to lock up Machado or Wieters. Wieters is almost certain to hit the open market.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-5660484848038729482015-01-29T12:15:23.421-05:002015-01-29T12:15:23.421-05:00This is a low risk, high reward move for the O'...This is a low risk, high reward move for the O's. As I argued earlier this is a lot better, cheaper move then Colby Rasmus and I glad the O's circled back.<br /><br />This gives the O's a lot more flexibility and hopefully takes ab's away from Lough.<br /><br />Pirates made a nice move converting their fourth OFer into some prospects. They should have the best OF in baseball next year and can use other options. Reading Kang has some OF exp and Harrison has played there so this is a great trade for Pittsburgh.<br /><br />Now lets sign Manny and Matt to extensions and lock up the Orioles defense for the next few years and fingers crossed on Gausman, Bundy and Harvey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com