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[BSLRoseKatz]

https://baltimorespo...or-the-orioles/

 

It's not the most glamorous part of the offseason but it's still a roster spot that's currently open

[BSLSteveBirrer]

None of those. The way they want to use Adley means our "backup" catcher plays a lot more than is typical. Unless they think Basallo is going to be ready next summer they need to find better than these guys.

 

Edit - Actually I'd probably bring McCann back over anybody else on that list.

[BobPhelan]

Carson Kelly is the answer.

[BSLRoseKatz]

Surprise! It's Gary Sanchez!

 

https://x.com/JonHey...589875275087944

[CantonJester]

Good grief. 

 

If the goal was to sign a guy to make O's fans miss McCann the most?

 

Then Sanchez is your guy. 

[BobPhelan]

Good grief.

If the goal was to sign a guy to make O's fans miss McCann the most?

Then Sanchez is your guy.

How so? He’s better in every conceivable way.

[CantonJester]

How so? He’s better in every conceivable way.

 

Well, no he isn't (cERA since '22), but I will admit I was surprised to see him improve his game behind the plate (from historically awful to passable). 

 

It's just funny to go from a guy who literally stayed in a game after being hit in the face by a 98 mph FB to a guy who on multiple occasions quit on plays when he played for NY. 

 

You get a long leash if you're crazy enough to get behind the plate. 

[CantonJester]

Let me clarify things a bit - I'm happy for Sanchez. And in a utilitarian sense, the O's will hopefully get a serviceable BUC out of him before Basallo is ready. 

[mdrunning]

There might have been better options out there, but they likely would have required multiple years.

 

Broader consequence here is Mayo now does not appear to have a path to make the roster.

[CantonJester]

There might have been better options out there, but they likely would have required multiple years.

 

Broader consequence here is Mayo now does not appear to have a path to make the roster.

 

Maybe the plan is to count on O'Neill missing 2/3 of next season and they'll work him in that way. 

[russsnyder]

There might have been better options out there, but they likely would have required multiple years.

Broader consequence here is Mayo now does not appear to have a path to make the roster.

We'll see, Mountcastle still may be traded.

I don't think it's the worst thing for Mayo forcing his way into the big league roster by having a strong spring training. It worked well for Cowser last year.