We could've gotten similar production at the plate, with perhaps a slight decline in defense, if we had gone with Vavra and never signed Frazier.
McKenna is an OK 4th outfield/ late defensive replacement.
Having those two on the ML roster for near minimum salary makes Frazier and his $8M salary redundant.
Vavra down, Ortiz up
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Posted 27 April 2023 - 02:22 PM
Over his last 10 games Ortiz is hitting .459/.488/.649 (1.137) with 5 doubles, a triple, and a stolen base. 189 wRC+, 9.3% walk rate, 9.3% strikeout rate.
Plus the Orioles are facing 3 lefties in Detroit.
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Posted 27 April 2023 - 02:36 PM
We could've gotten similar production at the plate, with perhaps a slight decline in defense, if we had gone with Vavra and never signed Frazier.
McKenna is an OK 4th outfield/ late defensive replacement.
Having those two on the ML roster for near minimum salary makes Frazier and his $8M salary redundant.
For as on point as most of Elias' moves have been, I've not been able to make any sense out of giving 8 mill to Frazier. Particularly when we have quality middle infield prospects in the high minors. I guess "veteranosity" still carries value in the marketplace.
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Posted 28 April 2023 - 05:37 PM
I think Frazier has been a nice addition, at least so far, he isn’t a world burner but a good vet who is our best 2B defensively, can play outfield and his bat has been okay.
Is a .631 OPS, 20th out of 24 qualifying 2Bmen okay? Not if you're trying to make the playoffs and you have arguably better and cheaper options available in house.
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Posted 28 April 2023 - 05:58 PM
The problem has been, and always will be, that we had multiple in house options who were already likely to be better.
Adam Frazier has been exactly what we expected. A very weak bat with very solid defense.
A very baffling move by Elias. He's usually on point, but that move made absolutely zero sense.
Adam Frazier has been exactly what we expected. A very weak bat with very solid defense.
A very baffling move by Elias. He's usually on point, but that move made absolutely zero sense.
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