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[PatrickDougherty]

Among players with at least 300 plate appearances, Pearce is 9th in wRC+. 9th! 

 

What an out of nowhere year by Steve!

And that's even with 232 at bats against righties! 

[MKlein76]

Per Connoly, the O's and Pearce have agreed to a contract. And it is a straight $3.7M for Pearce -- exactly mid point of his number and O's number

[BSLChrisStoner]

Beyond the Boxscore: Pearce Projection

http://www.beyondthe...les-projections

[bnickle]

If Pearce were just a couple years younger I'd be willing to give him the extension some people want to give him. '14 definitely wasn't a complete fluke. Hes a solid hitter who has a lot of good ABs.

[RichardZ]

Pearce turns 32 in April.    I think the move would have been to offer him a 3/15 type contract starting this year. I'd gamble that much on his age 32-34 seasons.     

[PatrickDougherty]

Pearce turns 32 in April.    I think the move would have been to offer him a 3/15 type contract starting this year. I'd gamble that much on his age 32-34 seasons.     

Sure, especially with less mileage than someone who was full time for his 20s. I think he'd be worth 1+ WAR/season for the next 3 years, and that contract is small enough to let the team bench him/relocate him on the field if a better player came along at his position.

[RShack]

Sure, especially with less mileage than someone who was full time for his 20s. I think he'd be worth 1+ WAR/season for the next 3 years, and that contract is small enough to let the team bench him/relocate him on the field if a better player came along at his position.

 

I agree with your main point... although I'm not really sure about the mileage thing... he's had less in-game mileage, sure... but Buck was talking like he's been wearing out his wrists in the batting cage, so I dunno... I guess it depends on exactly what your odometer is measuring....

[BSLChrisStoner]

Eutaw Street Report: The case for Pearce as leadoff hitter

http://eutawstreetre...leadoff-hitter/

[RShack]

Makes sense to me.

 

p.s. Bill James says it's a waste to have your SB guy leading off... when you need SB's is in front of your 7-8-9 guys, not in front of your XB guys...

[SammyBirdland]

Eutaw Street Report: The case for Pearce as leadoff hitter

http://eutawstreetre...leadoff-hitter/

 

I vote yes.

[Mackus]

I've been on the "Pearce for Leadoff" train since Nick signed with the Braves.  Seems like the obvious choice to me.  Unless Da Aza happens to rake and hits over 280 or so.  De Aza takes some walks, he's not a complete hacker, but he typically doesn't have a high enough average.  But if he's hitting, then he's an acceptable option up top, though I still prefer Pearce (assuming he's hitting as well).

[BSLChrisStoner]

MLB.com: Versatility, hard work still staples of Pearce's game

http://m.orioles.mlb...ve-pearces-game

[BSLChrisStoner]

Herald-Tribune: Orioles' Pearce slows down his game

http://springtrainin...-down-his-game/

[BSLChrisStoner]

Two games, two homers for Pearce...

[BSLChrisStoner]

CSN Baltimore: Pearce's home run gives Orioles 4-3 comeback win

http://www.csnbaltim...-3-comeback-win

[BSLChrisStoner]

To the DL to make room for Gausman.

[Mike in STL]

To the DL to make room for Gausman.

Yankee Stadium parking lot also has potholes.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: http://www.masnsport...t-and-more.html

 

Steve Pearce felt some tightness in his oblique today and the Orioles will slow him down. They were hoping that he could start an injury rehab assignment early next week.

[mweb08]

Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch  10m10 minutes ago

Steve Pearce has played LF and RF today and batted leadoff for GCL #orioles. 1-for-3 with a double, walk and 2 runs scored.

 

Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch  9m9 minutes ago

Plan calls for Pearce to head north after game and join affiliate here for Saturday and Sunday games. #orioles

[Mackus]

So back next week?

 

Hopefully he hits well as soon as he gets back.  We could use the boost in LF or DH.