Baltimore Orioles: 2013-2014 Off-Season Discussion

[cobrajet]

Thank God we got Balfour, I just could stand another season of Johnson as our closer. He was brutal to watch and with all the saves he cost us, no wonder we could not make the playoffs.

 

I hate the Yankees! Not sad to see Roberts go, they guy had a problem staying healthy, but knowing our luck he will now have his best year. BTW, did I mention that I hate the Yankees?

[Cville-Raven]

Not a bad move for what we need. Surprised we are actually willing pay more than 2-3mil for a player.

[Cville-Raven]

probably hit .275-280 with more homers then sorry Nick Markaka.

Sadly this is very possible.

[The Raven]

Danny Valencia traded to KC for OF David Lough. 

 

Played mostly at RF last year. .989 field percentage. .286 batting average and 33 RBIs.

 

Thoughts? I think he could find time in the outfield, maybe LF, but I'm not sure. 

[Cville-Raven]

Danny Valencia traded to KC for OF David Lough.

Played mostly at RF last year. .989 field percentage. .286 batting average and 33 RBIs.

Thoughts? I think he could find time in the outfield, maybe LF, but I'm not sure.

Well, there's definitely going to a competition for LF and it's anyone's game.

[Cville-Raven]

I thought that was what the Asbestos lawsuit money was for?

haha you know hes cheap when you use the same damn asbestos commercial for god knows how long

[Gordo52]

Meh. Ew.

[FerrariFan87]

Another player is acquired where I have to Google and say "who?" - what a crock.

[Gordo52]

Another player is acquired where I have to Google and say "who?" - what a crock.

If the O's make some noise and get into the playoffs, Duquette deserves a movie in 10 years. "MarbleBall" --since you know, we don't negotiate with FA's using cash.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

Really, again? I think we just got jobbed by K.C. Can you say hacks? The O's seem to! Love 'em inspite of themselves, but damn!

[The Raven]

Roch Kubatko says Balfour deal might fall through due to possible issues with his physical. 

[Gordo52]

Balfour article.

http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=10168956

[SecretAgentMan]

Ok....

If Balfour passes his physical, be happy. He's a hell of a closer. You'll win more games bc of him.

Not the best in the game(that's prob Jansen) but he's a damn good one.

In other news, Bartolo has to bat

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

Just heard the Balfour news, damn central time. Am I the only one that thinks this is so Angelos? Love my team, hate you Pete, you are the Jerry Jones of baseball. Why did you hire baseball people to handle baseball issues and then won't sign the check. You ambulance chaser, give us back our O's! Cal, whenever you are ready I want to see it! Please!!!

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

Matt handles the O's pitching staff as good as I've seen in a long while. They may call the game from the bench, but somebody has to play it on the field.

[cursona pirate]

Matt handles the O's pitching staff as good as I've seen in a long while. They may call the game from the bench, but somebody has to play it on the field.

yeah Team Wieters! I'm not the only one.

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

Somewhere out there Elrod Hendricks loves us both! I bet even even Andy Etchibarren! #8 remember? Oh, Clay Darylrimple? Dang I'm old!

[cursona pirate]

I don't want damaged goods...

Also, Patton suspended for 25 games for amphetamines ...

He isn't even good... CUT BAIT!

yeah cut him I agree

[H8R]

yeah cut him I agree

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#story/bal-orioles-lhp-troy-patton-suspended-25-games-without-pay-for-amphetamine-use-20131220/

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[cursona pirate]

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#story/bal-orioles-lhp-troy-patton-suspended-25-games-without-pay-for-amphetamine-use-20131220/

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“I took one because I was stupid,” said Patton

Should say

"I took one because I AM stupid" - Patton

 

So dumb if you know its banned why would you take it? Like come on dude.

Well maybe if he got tested for ADD like it says in the article

[codizzle]

Oh orioles why must you be this way

[cobrajet]

This whole Balfour thing just has me discouraged. We are the laughing stock of MLB again, it did not take long.

[Cville-Raven]

[Cville-Raven]

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#story/bal-orioles-lhp-troy-patton-suspended-25-games-without-pay-for-amphetamine-use-20131220/

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lol he took them after they had already found out they had no shot at the playoffs...I dont even...

[SecretAgentMan]

If this board somehow raises $4 billion then I'll buy the Os...

#SupportSAMforabrighterfuture

[codizzle]

If this board somehow raises $4 billion then I'll buy the Os...

#SupportSAMforabrighterfuture

You could buy Man U twice with that

[cobrajet]

You could buy Man U twice with that

No we need him to buy the O's!

[cursona pirate]

If this board somehow raises $4 billion then I'll buy the Os...

#SupportSAMforabrighterfuture

There has to be some million dollar dude out there who likes baseball enough...

[Guest I-70WestRaven]

If this board somehow raises $4 billion then I'll buy the Os...

#SupportSAMforabrighterfuture

I'm in on it! I'll work for a free seat! I guess making the playoffs is a bad thing now, dang my head hurts!

[The Raven]

Still dreaming of the day Bisciotti buys the O's.