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[makoman]

Baffling why youd be picking at O Hearn right now. Obviously he not gonna be a 1.000 OPS guy. Unlikely .900 too. But hes proving to be a legit bat in the middle portion of this lineup vs RHP. Needed. If Holliday is proving anything its the mistake of thinking you can call a Kjerstad or Mayo up an they are going to produce early

Kjerstad is 25, basically 5 years older, and even now has more MLB experience than Holliday with an OPS+ over 100. Yes I know still a very limited sample, but perhaps his adjustment period has somewhat already happened, I think for him at least it's a bit apples and oranges. His main problem is no place to play in MLB right now. Mayo I agree, who knows what happens if and when he comes up.

[Ravens2006]

I think Kjerstad at 25 years old either needs to be up soon to stay, or moved in trade soon to try to fill a need.  I don't like the K rate but fighting that is a losing battle in today's game.  Either way, his path with or without the organization should be resolved in the next few months I think.

[makoman]

I think Kjerstad at 25 years old either needs to be up soon to stay, or moved in trade soon to try to fill a need.  I don't like the K rate but fighting that is a losing battle in today's game.  Either way, his path with or without the organization should be resolved in the next few months I think.

Yeah 15% in AA and 20.7% total in AAA, I don't think those are even alarming these days. Gunnar was quite a bit worse, Cowser was much worse (still a concern of course), even Adley was worse in AA.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Kjerstad needs an injury or huge fall off in performance from one of Cowser, Santander, O Hearn or Mounty vs RHP. Aint happened yet and I hope it doesnt happen. Only Santander isnt raking but we know what he is. He isnt going anywhere.

[russsnyder]

Kjerstad needs an injury or huge fall off in performance from one of Cowser, Santander, O Hearn or Mounty vs RHP. Aint happened yet and I hope it doesnt happen. Only Santander isnt raking but we know what he is. He isnt going anywhere.

Absolutely, as my old boss used to say when someone would worry about something out of their control, " Let his (Kjerstad's) mom worry."

[BSLSteveBirrer]

About 15% of the season has been played. Here's the composite W-L records.

 

ALE 56-40

ALC 44-48

ALW 43-54

 

So the ALE is already 10 games ahead of the ALC and 13.5 ahead of the ALW. Just so wrong.

[BobPhelan]

Yeah 15% in AA and 20.7% total in AAA, I don't think those are even alarming these days. Gunnar was quite a bit worse, Cowser was much worse (still a concern of course), even Adley was worse in AA.

Those are fantastic K rates for a power hitter. And his age is irrelevant at this point. There’s no rush with him. Hays, Santander, and Mullins each potentially nearing the end of their time with the O’s. His time is coming even if it’s not this year.

[BobPhelan]

Thing is Westburg is establishing himself as a reg and playing a solid 3b. Mayo has made some mistakes there. He has to show consistency even if the mechanics and arm are very good. Then there has to be room in the Show. Still time for things to change but Id be giving him a longer look in RF right about now

It’s true. And I wouldn’t be shocked if Westburg was the first guy signed to an extension. He’d be much cheaper and has plenty of versatility (I think he could play a serviceable CF even with time). But Mayo is a stud and the org will find a way to maximize his value.

[RichardZ]

I think Kjerstad at 25 years old either needs to be up soon to stay, or moved in trade soon to try to fill a need.  I don't like the K rate but fighting that is a losing battle in today's game.  Either way, his path with or without the organization should be resolved in the next few months I think.

The need will be in RF next year as Santander becomes a FA after the year. If he doesn’t get a chance before that it means everyone stayed healthy and produced. His future probably doesn’t get resolved until next spring.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

In the least surprising news ever the AL East has 5 teams over .500. They are not only the only division to have all 5 teams over .500 but also the only division to have 4 out of 5 over .500.

[BaltBird 24]

Very good series win against a pesky team that's been hot at home, winning both games against their two best pitchers. Go take care of business in LA.

[fishteacher]

Time for a SWEEP!  Let's go!  

[BSLMikeLowe]

Kjerstad up for Hays. Interesting choice....wonder who is the CF if they want to give Mullins a day off against a LHP.....like, maybe even tomorrow? I assume Cowser would be the choice, but would they maybe go with Mateo?

[BobPhelan]

Kjerstad up for Hays. Interesting choice....wonder who is the CF if they want to give Mullins a day off against a LHP.....like, maybe even tomorrow? I assume Cowser would be the choice, but would they maybe go with Mateo?

 

Cowser for sure, Mateo in a pinch.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Oakland split with NY and the Os are now in 1st place.

[BobPhelan]

Let’s hope we don’t need to face Mason Miller with a game on the line this weekend.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Let’s hope we don’t need to face Mason Miller with a game on the line this weekend.

I dont mind the idea of calling Oak to see what they would want for him. It will still take a pretty penny but ultimately hes only a RP. Could start with Kjerstad who would be an everyday player for them

[BobPhelan]

I dont mind the idea of calling Oak to see what they would want for him. It will still take a pretty penny but ultimately hes only a RP. Could start with Kjerstad who would be an everyday player for them

He was a top 100 SP prospect and has 5+ years of control but it is Oakland so I’d definitely check in with them about him.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

They were smart to move him to RP where he can dominate. More teams should do it earlier. Os and Brewers have played around with Hall as a SP. He could already be 2 or 3 years into being a top end RP by now

[Slidemaster]

Has Miller had TJ? Throwing 102-103, he will before long.