Comments on: Cody Ross would be a waste of money for Orioles

By: randomdigits

randomdigits — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:21:22 +0000

You left out all the bullpen signings, folks like Baez and Gregg.

Tejada signing worked out pretty ok tho, at least the first time.

By: dcfan4life

dcfan4life — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:52:37 +0000

Wouldnt be the worst free agent signing in Baltimore in recent years. Albert Belle, Bobby Bonilla, Miguel Tejada are just a few that come to mind.

By: bigtimer

bigtimer — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:24:02 +0000

BJ Upton and Bourn (no e) are center fielders so they’re out of the equation. You have to be willing to part with at least two of the young pitchers (matusz, arrieta, tillman, etc) AND probably another prospect like Jonathan Schoop to get Justin Upton. And, as phalatek6 says, will he even move to LF. Angelos will not fork over the kind of money it will take to get Hamilton. Reimold is good, but he can;t stay healthy, so I agree with bringing back McLouth as a “fallback option” However, as McLouth proved in his time in Atlanta, and last year between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, he needs to play every day to be productive, and if Reimold is healthy, he’s going to play so I’m ultimately confused as to how the Orioles will resolve the left field situation

By: psuravens19

psuravens19 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:06:33 +0000

I agree… The O’s signing Ross makes very little sense. I’d rather them make a run at Hamilton, Upton, Upton, or Bourne. If none of that works, resign McLouth and let him and Reimold fight it out in Spring Training.

By: phalatek6

phalatek6 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:34:08 +0000

Yeah, as an Orioles fan, I’m not thrilled with the thought of Cody Ross. I however don’t want Josh Hamilton either. Or Johnny Gomes. I’m one of the fans that would be happier to see the return of McLouth than to sacrifice defense or give way to the Josh Hamilton circus.

The Upton idea intrigues me, but can he move to LF? Because you aren’t displacing Markakis in right.