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[NickStevens]

A few more updates regarding the show

 

We are now on Stitcher- https://classic.stit...s-orioles-minor

 

We are also giving away a bobblehead over on our Twitter account- https://twitter.com/...35859958591494. A retweet to help spread the word would be greatly appreciated!

 

There's also a brand new Facebook page set up for our show! Help us get this off the ground by giving our page a like- https://www.facebook...105050421436433

[BobPhelan]

Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the José Iglesias trade, what it means for the Orioles infield depth in 2021, and early roster projections for the full season minor league clubs next year.

https://anchor.fm/th...-Way-Jos-enb84c

[NickStevens]

Two Rule 5 guys I didn't mention when talking about possible SS options from outside the organization

 

- Estuery Ruiz from San Diego. 83 stolen bases over the last 2 seasons and plenty of power to tap into. But still raw at the plate and questions about his defense at 2B, likely an OF.

 

- Kevin Smith- Top 30 guy out of Toronto. Really good numbers in lower minors, but struggled a bit in AA. Hit .209 with 19 HR/22 2B. A few reports suggest some easy fixes could fix those AA numbers, but other reports aren't as high. Opinion seems really mixed. 

 

I don't think they go the Rule 5 route here with so many in-house options being more polished options, but something to ponder.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Os system is rapidly improving under Elias. A lot of names to keep track of and these guys are on top of it. Give them a listen.

[BobPhelan]

Thanks man!

[ZachSpedden]

We're recording a new episode tonight with discussion on the Rule 5 Draft, as well as Minor League Baseball reorganization. Have a question for us? Let us know, and it could make it on the show. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

Episode 25: Tall, Dark, and High Spin Rate

https://anchor.fm/th...pin-Rate-enlapj

 

Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the minor league restructuring and what it means for the Orioles, break down who the O’s selected in the rule 5 draft, and who they lost.

[NickStevens]

Trying to venture out into Instagram. New followers would be greatly appreciated as I pretend I know how Instagram works. 

 

https://www.instagra.../bslontheverge/

 

Thanks to anyone who follows us on Twitter and/or Facebook as well as we work hard to extend our reach and grow the show!

[BobPhelan]

https://anchor.fm/th...cts-List-ep8h3u

Zach, Nick, and Bob count down the Baltimore Orioles Top 30 prospects to kick off coverage of the 2021 season.

 

 

This episode is brought to you courtesy of Mercer Floor & Home Carpet One.

[Huddle It Up Films]

I like the way you guys handled how your opinions differ on the players. There's common ground on the skills but the projections vary.

 

The cluster of lefties intrigues me. Not sure if it's an outdated perspective but the passable velocity, good command lefties always seemed to have a lower bust potential. The crafty lefty who can get outs finds a role on an MLB team more easily than a comparable righty. Seems like a lot of hitters' splits are bad against lefties and some teams have a shortage of them on the 40.

 

Is that fair and is there any data that supports or refutes it?

[BobPhelan]

Anecdotally that feels right but I’d be interested in seeing the data on that. There are some successful low velocity, great command righties out there (Kyle Hendricks, Zach Davies) but seems like in general they have to have a funky delivery (Darren O’Day) to make it without touching the mid-90’s.

[Huddle It Up Films]

Hey, you know I'm always looking for an edge. If there's merit to it, carry 6 lefties on your staff and beat the teams who can't hit them. Over simplified but you get the point.

[BobPhelan]

Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss the Orioles prospects that just missed their top 30 list, some other notable prospects to watch, and talk about how the Freddy Galvis signing impacts things from a prospect perspective.

https://anchor.fm/th...the-Rest-epiqt2

 

This episode is brought to you courtesy of Mercer Floor & Home Carpet One.

[ZachSpedden]

I like the way you guys handled how your opinions differ on the players. There's common ground on the skills but the projections vary.

 

The cluster of lefties intrigues me. Not sure if it's an outdated perspective but the passable velocity, good command lefties always seemed to have a lower bust potential. The crafty lefty who can get outs finds a role on an MLB team more easily than a comparable righty. Seems like a lot of hitters' splits are bad against lefties and some teams have a shortage of them on the 40.

 

Is that fair and is there any data that supports or refutes it?

 

If the three-batter minimum sticks, I wonder it will increase the value of left-handed relievers that have good splits against hitters on both sides of the plate. Paul Fry was a good example of this last year, and he might be a good projection for some of the low ceiling, high floor lefties on our list. It's also a bonus if these relievers can work on short rest. 

[BobPhelan]

Zach, Nick, and Bob welcome Connor Newcomb from the Locked On Orioles podcast onto the show to discuss some actual Orioles transactions, go over spring training battles to watch, and throw out some early bold predictions

https://anchor.fm/th...Training-eptlq0

 

This episode is brought to you courtesy of Mercer Floor & Home Carpet One.

[NickStevens]

We cross 3,000 total listens since starting this show and there hasn't been a single minor league game played. 

[BobPhelan]

https://anchor.fm/th...-Watkins-eq8cod

Zach, Nick, and Bob talk about the players the Orioles are bringing in on minor league contracts for the 2021 season and then talk to one of them, RHP Spenser Watkins, to get a different perspective on the process. We get to know who Watkins is as a pitcher, what keeps him pushing towards the big leagues, why he joined the Orioles, flower socks, training with Rio Ruiz and which current Orioles prospect has given him the most trouble.

 

This episode is brought to you courtesy of Mercer Floor & Home Carpet One.

[NickStevens]

Orioles fans will really enjoy a lot of his responses, especially why he decided to join the O's! 

[BobPhelan]

Zach, Nick, and Bob preview the college baseball season by discussing the guys who are most likely to be selected by the Orioles with the 5th pick in the draft. They also run down the prospects to keep an eye on early in spring training to see if they have a shot to make the team.

https://anchor.fm/th...-Preview-eqiitn

 

This episode is brought to you courtesy of Mercer Floor & Home Carpet One.

[NickStevens]

Appears that the second half of the show has another audio file mixed in so this episode has been taken down until it can be fixed.