tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post2234400907992368860..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: The Norfolk Performances of New Oriole Cord PhelpsJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-20476347152760323042013-12-09T20:43:11.143-05:002013-12-09T20:43:11.143-05:00It's unclear exactly how good Flaherty's d...It's unclear exactly how good Flaherty's defense is. The numbers he's put up with the Orioles don't match his minor-league reputation, the fact that he's being groomed as a utilityman, or the fact that Roberts held the job during the second half. On offense, Flaherty is exactly what the Orioles don't need - a low-OBP home run hitter.<br><br><br />I believe Phelps is cheap insurance against Flaherty's bat or glove falling apart. If Flaherty struggles, you can call up Phelps and hope he gets hot. Both are fundamentally replacement-level players.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347209822215185644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-16681769213881472032013-12-08T20:06:46.684-05:002013-12-08T20:06:46.684-05:00Isn't Flaherty's Major league calling card...Isn't Flaherty's Major league calling card his defense?<br />Flaherty has power and-I think-Plus defense, but hasn't yet developed an eye, so his average is poor.<br />But his defense is excellent.<br /><br />I can't think why the orioles would make an equivalent addition instead of acquiring someone who is clearly superior.<br /><br />Phelps apparently offers nothing at all... or is his defense as good as Ryan's?<br />What am I missing?philipnoreply@blogger.com