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[FFH]

He seems to be a guy that no one is talking about on a larger stage. MLBtr projects a one-year deal, he's still young and talented, and could really shore up LF if he would be willing to take an offer to play there.

What do you think, and would he fit the O's?

[BSLChrisStoner]

We talked about him a bit during one of the last series with Toronto. 

 

Strikes out a lot, but legitimate pop.  Of course he would be another low on-base guy...

One of the more interesting things is the flop in his UZR/150 from '13 to '14...

 

2013: 15.2 in 1002.2 innings

2014: -15.2 in 719.1 innings

 

A one year deal is no risk. As you said, you could sign him for LF, and use Pearce for DH.
If you lost Markakis, you could go with De Aza, Rasmus, Pearce for LF / RF / DH.
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[Mackus]

I think I'd prefer De Aza, but if we non-tender him, then sure, give Rasmus a whirl.  I'd make sure Buck and whoever feel he wouldn't be a problem in the clubhouse, though.

[NewMarketSean]

Doesn't he demand his dad throw him BP or something like that? Seems like an odd dude.

 

He doesn't increase team OBP, so I don't see much of a point.

 

He does seem like a guy who goes to NYY and tears it up for the next 5 years.

[FFH]

 

I think I'd prefer De Aza, but if we non-tender him, then sure, give Rasmus a whirl.  I'd make sure Buck and whoever feel he wouldn't be a problem in the clubhouse, though.

Why De Aza specifically? I don't know that those two are necessarily market-complimentary players.

You let go of Lough, keep De Aza, then bring Rasmus on board, you are increasing the on-field talent, and not forcing De Aza into a full time starting role. He has shown flashes, like in 2011, but he hasn't been able to sustain superior production over a full season.
Rasmus would also allow you to offset the possible loss of Cruz at a similar price, add defense, and let you continue to use Pearce in a DeRosa-type supersub role (something that really seems to fit Pearce).

I don't know, it's just a thought.

[dude]

 
Why De Aza specifically? I don't know that those two are necessarily market-complimentary players.

You let go of Lough, keep De Aza, then bring Rasmus on board, you are increasing the on-field talent, and not forcing De Aza into a full time starting role. He has shown flashes, like in 2011, but he hasn't been able to sustain superior production over a full season.
Rasmus would also allow you to offset the possible loss of Cruz at a similar price, add defense, and let you continue to use Pearce in a DeRosa-type supersub role (something that really seems to fit Pearce).

I don't know, it's just a thought.

 

My thought would be that you aren't paying 6M for DeAza to be a backup OFer.  

You can use Lough for 500K for that.

 

Personally, there's a number of directions I'd go before Rasmus, but if he's a late market option, OK, I just wouldn't pursue him.

 

....but he is another guy that presents a challenge for Nick's market.

[FlavaDave10]

I think he's worth considering if it's only going to take a one year deal w/ cheap salary to sign him. I wouldn't get rid of Lough for him. Lough brings speed and defense to the Orioles, and I think that's more important than anything Rasmus could bring to the table at this point.

[DJ MC]

I think he's worth considering if it's only going to take a one year deal w/ cheap salary to sign him. I wouldn't get rid of Lough for him. Lough brings speed and defense to the Orioles, and I think that's more important than anything Rasmus could bring to the table at this point.

 

Power and a shot at a decent OBP?

[FFH]

 

I think he's worth considering if it's only going to take a one year deal w/ cheap salary to sign him. I wouldn't get rid of Lough for him. Lough brings speed and defense to the Orioles, and I think that's more important than anything Rasmus could bring to the table at this point.

The more I look into this, I see how you and Mackus have a point even if I don't entirely reach the same conclusion.

Rasmus is an upgrade over De Aza, if you look at WAR and UZR. He has more power, he has the ability to be a better defender, and he would have higher upside for FA return on a one-year deal.

By the numbers, Lough is potentially a better player than them both for much cheaper. He pulled 1.9 WAR out of 197 ABs. He is also consistently rated in Machado territory for UZR/150 in the OF.

[FlavaDave10]

Power and a shot at a decent OBP?

Touche on power, not sure what Rasmus has shown recently that suggests he has a better chance of being a decent OBP guy than David Lough. But yeah, I'm not overly concerned about power.

[DJ MC]

Touche on power, not sure what Rasmus has shown recently that suggests he has a better chance of being a decent OBP guy than David Lough. But yeah, I'm not overly concerned about power.

 

He had a .338 OBP as recently as 2013.

[BSLChrisStoner]

I guess I'm again warming to the idea of Rasmus.

 

As much as I personally like Markakis... 1 or 2 years of Rasmus seems like a better idea than 4 of Nick.

[BSLChrisStoner]

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[Cisc-O's]

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[PatrickDougherty]

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[Greg Pappas]

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[Matt_P]

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[BSLChrisStoner]

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[dude]

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[FFH]

So, basically Colby is hard-headed and has an ego that gets in the way of his ability to play to his capability. Sounds like the perfect Buck project - at least for a season.