2014 Offseason Plans Thread Pt2

[Justinkm83]

Well looks like Balfour is back on the market.

Orioles Will Not Sign Grant Balfour: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Now he's going to file a grievance against the O's

 

[jamesx122]

Now he's going to file a grievance against the O's

If the Rays and Reds team doctors claim his shoulder is healthy, then he may have a case against the Orioles.

 

[Broseidon]

Well looks like Balfour is back on the market.

Orioles Will Not Sign Grant Balfour: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Any chance Baltimore trades us Markakis for Soria + prospect(s)?

 

[Broseidon]

SOB? mmmm' SON OF BORTOLA?

What's that?

 

[jamesx122]

Any chance Baltimore trades us Markakis for Soria + prospect(s)?

By the rules of any chance sure, but I wouldn't want to give up anybody of worth for Markakis. He had a negative WAR last year and the last time he was an above average player was in 2008 he ain't worth the 15 million dollar contract he has now.

 

[Broseidon]

By the rules of any chance sure, but I wouldn't want to give up anybody of worth for Markakis. He had a negative WAR last year and the last time he was an above average player was in 2008 he ain't worth the 15 million dollar contract he has now.

I was spitballing.

 

[jamesx122]

I was spitballing.

Nothing wrong with that, I was just offering my opinion on the deal. The Orioles are desperate for a closer since all of their relievers have massive platoon splits, a deal could be worked with them though they seem to have set their sights on Rodney now.

 

[Broseidon]

Nothing wrong with that, I was just offering my opinion on the deal. The Orioles are desperate for a closer since all of their relievers have massive platoon splits, a deal could be worked with them though they seem to have set their sights on Rodney now.

Seems like between the fact that we have an abundance of late innings relievers and Baltimore's love of former Rangers, a deal could be had.

I don't bother to keep up with metrics, so I defer to others on that front.

 

[jamesx122]

Seems like between the fact that we have an abundance of late innings relievers and Baltimore's love of former Rangers, a deal could be had.

I don't bother to keep up with metrics, so I defer to others on that front.

They might be interested in Soria since they don't seem to intent on spending lots of money on free agents and he is fairly cheap, although I think the Rangers would have to be blown away to make a deal. We only owe him 12 million over 2 years so if he becomes the dominant reliever he used to be then he's very valuable.

Also having him gives us some flexibility when it comes to deciding what to do with Ogando and Feliz.

 

[Broseidon]

They might be interested in Soria since they don't seem to intent on spending lots of money on free agents and he is fairly cheap, although I think the Rangers would have to be blown away to make a deal. We only owe him 12 million over 2 years so if he becomes the dominant reliever he used to be then he's very valuable.

Also having him gives us some flexibility when it comes to deciding what to do with Ogando and Feliz.

I didn't realize there was a team option for 2015...thought this was last year for Soria.

 

[romeo212000]

Seems like between the fact that we have an abundance of late innings relievers and Baltimore's love of former Rangers, a deal could be had.

I don't bother to keep up with metrics, so I defer to others on that front.

Better make sure we get the better end of whatever deal we do. They've been kicking ass with our cast offs.

 

[Broseidon]

Baltimore makes me think of The Wire...baltimorgue, murdaland style

 

[DT LUNA]

All I want for Christmas is a lead off hitter, a power bat and a #5 pitcher and some board action. Now is that asking too much?

 

[Justinkm83]

Any chance Baltimore trades us Markakis for Soria + prospect(s)?

The one time I sat in the all you can eat seats there was some drunk guy on the lower level screaming at Nick the whole game. Mar kaaaaa kis you suck. Get off your knees you're blowing the game. It was hilarious. It was much funnier in person.

He's a good ballplayer. I'm looking for more of an upgrade though.

 

[Justinkm83]

All I want for Christmas is a lead off hitter, a power bat and a #5 pitcher and some board action. Now is that asking too much?

I think it's very reasonable.

 

[darrylgann]

All I want for Christmas is a lead off hitter, a power bat and a #5 pitcher and some board action. Now is that asking too much?

I'll see what I can do. Ho! Ho! Ho!

 

[DT LUNA]

I'll see what I can do. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Santa it's really you

 

[ESPN Refugee]

It may appear we have an abundance of relievers but if there's one thing positive Jon Hart ingrained in my head and a lot of fans here during his time was that the bullpen is typically a year to year proposition. I wouldn't want to trade our bullpen guys unless it was an amazing deal.

 

[DT LUNA]

It may appear we have an abundance of relievers but if there's one thing positive Jon Hart ingrained in my head and a lot of fans here during his time was that the bullpen is typically a year to year proposition. I wouldn't want to trade our bullpen guys unless it was an amazing deal.

very lucky to have the group we have. Would really hate to lose any of them

 

[darrylgann]

I'll see what I can do. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Yes, it's me. I got the first three items on your list. That board action is kinda tough. Give me some time on that.