tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post8517650325412171099..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Blueprint For The 2018 Orioles (Option #5): Play The VeteransJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-29981272950091361472017-10-22T11:45:51.881-04:002017-10-22T11:45:51.881-04:00Roger, they all have potential. I think Santander ...Roger, they all have potential. I think Santander can actually be a real contributor, but that is by no means a safe bet at this time.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-26295422487589677042017-10-22T11:44:03.044-04:002017-10-22T11:44:03.044-04:00I'm not arguing either of your points: even a ... I'm not arguing either of your points: even a well chosen rule five will not make a major difference, unless it is an extraordinarily lucky find.<br />However, it is an absolute given that Dan will choose a rule five player, it will be an unexpected rule five player, and it will probably be someone with a very high ceiling and a very very low floor. <br />Flaherty and McFarland had fairly high floors but low ceilings, and one can debate their contributions. (I remain rather fond of Flaherty despite his career .1 WAR. In 13 and 14, he was a valuable stand-in for Machado, and contributed several highlight reel <br />plays in the Division series.)<br />But that Dan will make a selection and do his best to keep that selection is as definite as the sun coming up in the morning.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-54483727394244408992017-10-22T08:46:44.074-04:002017-10-22T08:46:44.074-04:00I'm not saying Rule 5 picks don't have pot...I'm not saying Rule 5 picks don't have potential or can't be valuable pieces (I like Santander and I think it was a smart pick-up, but did he fill a role on the team last year?) . I'm saying that to count on a Rule 5 pick to fill a role on a team trying to compete is wishful thinking because most Rule 5 picks turn into nothing.<br /><br />I'd rather the Orioles sell big right now and rebuild, but if they are going to try and compete, they should at least give themselves their best chance to compete.btwrestler119https://www.blogger.com/profile/13114527219746054252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-75035741350271284722017-10-22T04:24:25.008-04:002017-10-22T04:24:25.008-04:00Santander has potential from the Rule 5 slot.Santander has potential from the Rule 5 slot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-35221317304771385092017-10-21T19:58:59.068-04:002017-10-21T19:58:59.068-04:00Mendozadog didn't.Mendozadog didn't.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655243516414448784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-26784750165389708962017-10-21T16:23:58.851-04:002017-10-21T16:23:58.851-04:00Although that is true, the fact is that two of our... Although that is true, the fact is that two of our own rule five pics did contribute meaningfully, and Joe Biagini and Matthew bowman were significant contributors to their respective teams. <br /> Well chosen player can be a producer. The key is to know where to look, which would be in teams with very deep systems, and to have good evaluators. I'm not sure the Orioles do.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-9419729561565335042017-10-21T14:14:55.123-04:002017-10-21T14:14:55.123-04:00He missed $4.4M in ML min players.He missed $4.4M in ML min players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-21743773398064837332017-10-21T13:28:23.726-04:002017-10-21T13:28:23.726-04:00Take another look, he has Davis at 1B.Take another look, he has Davis at 1B.btwrestler119https://www.blogger.com/profile/13114527219746054252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-67634459349200624632017-10-21T12:01:17.213-04:002017-10-21T12:01:17.213-04:00LMAO...@Davis at 2nd. He has a nice place on the ...LMAO...@Davis at 2nd. He has a nice place on the end of the bench!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040067157545489094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-81995455994496932832017-10-21T07:44:16.532-04:002017-10-21T07:44:16.532-04:00I think counting on the rule 5 pick to contribute ...I think counting on the rule 5 pick to contribute in a meaningful way is flawed. btwrestler119https://www.blogger.com/profile/13114527219746054252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-58814848200565525512017-10-20T16:19:24.355-04:002017-10-20T16:19:24.355-04:00We have a lot of utility infielder guys, I think t... We have a lot of utility infielder guys, I think the rule five is more likely to result in a pitcher.<br />Joe Biagini and Matthew Bowman were both excellent rule five pics in the 16 draft, although I don't know whether either was available in the Orioles drafted Joey Rickard.<br />Well chosen left-hander would be a big help.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.com