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  1. IndianaTwin
    That's a great quote. It fits alongside the Mark Twain quote about three kinds of lies -- lies, damn lies and statistics -- and my college prof who taught us to question every single statistic we see to consider whether there might be something in the context that is leading to bias. Context, context, context. (Aside: While questioning data and assumptions is good and appropriate in many contexts, I've learned over 40 years of marriage that it's not always a good approach in conversations with one's spouse. 🤣)
  2. IndianaTwin
    As a Fever season ticket holder, I didn’t like the outcome, but the recent Fever/Lynx game was awesome to watch. Miles was amazing. I also find the WNBA much more enjoyable to watch than NBA. And I find women’s college basketball much more fun. I think both also provide for a much better family experience.
  3. IndianaTwin
    Hmm, it’s a mutual option and those are so rarely picked up by both that I’d discounted the possibility. But I could see this as a possibility that could have interest from both parties.
  4. IndianaTwin
    That’s why I copped out and didn’t name a position. 🤣 More seriously, you’re right — there aren’t blatantly obvious positions. Catcher makes sense. If they are willing to pay for Hoffman, maybe another reliever. Otherwise offensively, I’d just say “anywhere.” This feels like a really good floor, but if they get a thumper who can bat cleanup, they have the flexibility to get that person on the lineup.
  5. IndianaTwin
    Grrr. Does Netflix have a 10-day opt out or somesuch?
  6. IndianaTwin
    And yet he still leads the team in bWAR.
  7. IndianaTwin
    Something Bell, Solano and Santana have in common is that they were each generally disparaged on TD when signed and by midseason people were often liking the signing. It’s almost like the front office knows something and has access to information we don’t.
  8. IndianaTwin
    With only Minter and Rogers not under control for next year, right? And Ryan, Lopez, Bradley, Ober, Prielipp, Matthews, Rojas, Abel, et al., in the rotation. And only losing Bell and likely Jeffers from the offense, adding Jenkins and others. And an owner saying he’s ready to increase payroll. Me likey.
  9. IndianaTwin
    I suspect there’s a strong desire to activate Buxton by Thursday night.
  10. IndianaTwin
    So DFA Caratini and pay him $7M not to catch next season AND enter the offseason with only Jackson on the roster? Don’t think that’s going to happen.
  11. IndianaTwin
    My understanding is there are two ways to get the extra pick through PPI: 1. Win ROY. Culpepper would not be eligible for this, assuming he stays up the rest of the year. 2. Finish top 3 in MVP or CYA before reaching arbitration. I think this is where the 60 day baseline comes to play. Though it seems unlikely he will accomplish this, he would be eligible for this option. (Though I think it especially unlikely on the CYA side. 🤣) That ignores the other parts of the rules like being in prospect rankings, etc.
  12. IndianaTwin
    Roger, Roger.
  13. IndianaTwin
    Teams are allotted an amount they can spend in giving bonuses to international signings. They can trade their allotment to another team in increments of $250,000. Though not common, it happens on a somewhat routine basis.
  14. IndianaTwin
    Trading your "best pitching prospect" doesn't seem as bad when you consider that guys like Matthews, Prielipp and Rojas, even Festa and Abel are not "prospects" by virtue of being a few innings or service days past the rookie definition.
  15. IndianaTwin
    The thing about the trade deadline I haven’t heard about yet is how the team liked the movie Monday afternoon.
  16. IndianaTwin
    I heard it was all the voices on Orioles Daily yelling, “He’s only got 1.5 years of control left. We can’t afford to lose him for nothing.” 😀
  17. IndianaTwin
    Oh, there’s been lots of irrational on TD the last while!. 🤣
  18. IndianaTwin
    I don't think you are allowed that many significant figures, but I think you're in the right range.
  19. IndianaTwin
    I agree, though I suspect it wasn't really new information. Many have noted that if there had been enough mutual interest in an extension, it would have happened by now. The FO likely has a good handle on what Jeffers thinks he's going to pursue. If it's something like the 4/$80M or 5/$90M that I suspect it's going to take (or at least would it take right now for them to avoid the FA process), it's pretty much a no-brainer that he would turn down a QO as well.
  20. IndianaTwin
    You’re right that the addition of Minter and Hoffman puts an even higher premium on roster spots. With these moves and adding Kremer to the rotation, it will be interesting to see how they manage the 26-man. You may want to keep some of that coin from the E-tablet to have available for some St. Paul Shuttle tickets. 😀
  21. IndianaTwin
    I’d be fine if they let him go, but I’m also fine with keeping him around. He’s got 40 innings so far, so realistically, dropping him tomorrow probably only frees up 12-15 innings for someone else, less when you consider adding another pitcher to the roster in a few weeks. Having him around as one more mentor for developing pitchers may be worth as much as getting someone a dozen innings, and I suspect they don’t want to mess with the team mojo by dumping a well-regarded veteran.
  22. IndianaTwin
    I’m cool with any of those. Main point being, that’s a lot of bodies to feel good about at this point.
  23. IndianaTwin
    Note that’s AT BATS, so probably a few less than 4AB/game. In the minors he’s averaged 3.75, hitting mostly at the top of the order. At that rate, he could play 34 full games. Sit him against a few tough lefties. Use him as a defensive replacement in a few others. Bat him 6th or 7th. It shouldn’t be difficult to manage.
  24. IndianaTwin
    I’ve been on the “just tinker and do Sergio Romo for Lewin Diaz-level trades” bandwagon, so I’ve liked their three moves. Here’s why I like what they’ve done on the pitching side for 2027: SP — Ryan, Lopez, Bradley, Ober, Kremer, Prielipp, Abel, Matthews. RP — Hoffman, Morris, Gomez, Banda, Nance, Anderson, Sands, Funderburk. TBD — Rojas, Festa, Paredes, Raya. I may have missed some folks. You might categorize them differently. I’m not overly concerned on the order at this point. If you want to add another vet to the bullpen, fine. I’d love to see Minter show his worth and get re-upped. And then an offense that, though perhaps it’s smoke and mirrors, is still atop the league in runs scored and only has Jeffers and Bell as free agents. Me likey overall.
  25. IndianaTwin
    Correct — post season time doesn’t add to days of service. At least some teams have been pretty upfront about preserving rookie status. A year ago, the Orioles were saying in June or July that Basallo wouldn’t be up before the mid-August date that was in play. They also waited to bring up Beavers.
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