tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post5237169871721311429..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Making the Orioles a Champion in 2014: Starting Pitchers - Part 2Jon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-44321215855081996272013-10-29T20:54:46.350-04:002013-10-29T20:54:46.350-04:00I don't think Colon would be a terrible sign a...I don't think Colon would be a terrible sign as long as it was on a one year deal. He's been very productive the last couple of years in Oakland and New York, especially for his age. I'm not sure though if counting on a 41 year old in the rotation is the best idea (and I'm fully aware that at this point he may be a better bet than Josh Johnson when it comes to being healthy/productive). For me, despite the risk, Johnson's upside compared to cost was a big factor in my decision, whereas I thought it would be tough to get anything additional out of Colon.<br /><br />As for Britton, I'm not sure what happens to be honest. He didn't look good this year, even in the minors and command remains a major issue. I suppose they could try to find a spot for him in the bullpen if he doesn't crack the rotation, but they already have 3 left handed options there. It's difficult, because trading him wouldn't get them much, but I don't see him staying in Baltimore if he's put on waivers. Either way, I think they just have to hope he can restore some value, either as trade bait or a productive member of the 25 man roster.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119567934749982333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-57506100521432396962013-10-29T14:25:06.670-04:002013-10-29T14:25:06.670-04:00Despite Colon's age, I think the Orioles would...Despite Colon's age, I think the Orioles would be silly not to try to sign him. Somehow he's been getting vastly overpaid the past few years on a series of one year deals and keeps producing. He's somehow found a way to reinvent himself and get results despite being one of the most "unsexy" pitchers in the league. <br /><br />On another note, what do you anticipate happening to Britton this year assuming he doesn't earn a spot in the rotation out of spring training?Liamnoreply@blogger.com