tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post8711869677165362047..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Orioles Don't Actually Consider Themselves A Playoff ContenderJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-64785271677706969232017-08-21T12:06:34.956-04:002017-08-21T12:06:34.956-04:00It's important to note that the Fangraphs pros...It's important to note that the Fangraphs prospect list is from the beginning of the season, so the scouting reports on certain players on that list have likely changed since then (for better or worse). Hays and Mountcastle have certainly helped their stock and MAY have increased their overall ceilings to average major leaguers. <br /><br />I highlighted that list because Santander hasn't played enough this year to really change his projection, so my assumption was that Eric's thoughts on him should not have changed from then to now.<br /><br />It's also important to note that that list is also just one person's opinion and opinions can vary greatly from one scout to another. I have never seen Santander play in person, so I can't personally comment on what I think he will become (nor am I a scout). Still, it's hard to imagine someone who only has 59 PA's above single A having any sort of immediate success in the majors.<br /><br />As for Mancini, it looks like Eric may have been a little light on his current hit tool to begin the season. However, Mancini's on pace for 1.5 fWAR this year, so if you consider 2.0 WAR to be average, slightly below average major leaguer (45 out of 80) looks to be about right. He's young though, so he could still improve to be more than that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119567934749982333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-39013874145976302432017-08-21T11:10:52.665-04:002017-08-21T11:10:52.665-04:00You should go look over that prospect list, the li...You should go look over that prospect list, the link to which Nate politely shared.<br />It will temper your enthusiasm very quickly.Piphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-69018287310450734932017-08-21T11:09:43.999-04:002017-08-21T11:09:43.999-04:00That is a very grim list. If 40 is below average, ...That is a very grim list. If 40 is below average, we only have one prospect on the whole list who is not.<br />However, Trey Mancini has certainly been outstanding, I think. Perhaps he's really been bad and I'm just judging poorly.<br /> The real problem is that Dan picks the wrong guy. Why choose a player who offers, potentially, something that we already have in great abundance? <br />Oh well, great article.<br />Go OsPiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853470978165087046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-87025322900476547132017-08-21T11:04:51.422-04:002017-08-21T11:04:51.422-04:00Two positive developments that are more important ...Two positive developments that are more important than the O's making the 2nd wildcard:<br /><br />1)Tim Beckham - One less position the O's will have to scour free agency for<br /><br />2)Zach Britton<br /><br />There is going to be a really good team out there who won't win the world series; and it will be thanks to a leaky bullpen. So with Britton being back to his old self, here begins the the next round of trade talks during the offseason. <br /><br />Should the O's be able to deal Britton for a promising young pitcher, they won't have to splurge in free agency. Corner outfield and catcher can be filled within the organization, leaving just two starting pitcher holes to fill.<br /><br />Spend wisely and cheap this offseason, Orioles. Significant rotation help from the minors is on the way in 2019 (Harvey, Aiken, Sedlock). Hmm....do we now have an opening for a Manny Machado long term deal? <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427526051371867260noreply@blogger.com