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dwilson10
The O’s need to offer him 3-4 years and use him primarily as a DH with occasional time in the field.
AngelFan69
For some odd reason, DiPoto never liked Trumbo… He traded him while he was with the Angels and did the same in the Mariners …
TheMichigan
Probably because Trumbo was an average bat, really he had like zero OBP potential and was a total liability in the field, at 1B/3B/LF/RF none of the defensive metrics really favor him. Yea he did hit 30 HR twice but he was a one trick pony. Also the Angels got Hector Santiago and Tyler Skaggs for him plus a minor leaguer or two. Also they got Alex Meyer for Santiago in the Niclaso salary dump. So overall he was a plus in the Angels future to me
tsolid 2
Keep pushing the “Defense” metric all you want to try and justify those STUPID trades. You don’t just give up on power. What came with that Pwr this year? OBP? He was injured in between those 30hrs. Bet you think 185mil for the defensive specialist with Cubs is worth it.
BoldyMinnesota
He’s hit this many homers, and has barely provided value to Baltimore. It’s s combination of not being able to play defense, get on base, or run. His only skill is hitting home runs, and you can get a much cheaper version of that in carter or Alvarez this offseason
Kevo511
Trumbo is a 1 trick pony. And nobody can guarantee he’ll repeat the power next year. Classic case of a guy who will get paid and hit about .230 with a .275 on base percentage.
Trumbo screams “throw money away on me”.
Kayrall
You know nothing, Jon Snow.
GarryHarris
I’m in agreement here. 2016 is Mark Trumbo’s career year similar to Brady Anfderson’s 1996 season. The O’s don’t need another DH.
tsolid 2
Yea! Nothing like having a “SLUGGER” with high OBP to clog the bases
tsolid 2
And take a Double
AngelFan69
Jumbo Trumbo could be a goo fit with the BoSox after Big Papi, or the Jays in case they can’t sign Bautista or Encarnacion…
gomerhodge71
Boston will probably prioritize Encarnacion, mainly because he has had a more consistent career (as opposed to Trumbo) and has already received the Big Papi seal of approval. Ortiz’ endorsement probably means a lot to Edwin and could sway his decision.
AngelFan69
Good fit … Sorry for the typo
JaysFan19
Riskyyyy move… he might be having a career year. It’ll be hard to duplicate.
JT19
Don’t get me wrong, that trade looks like a steal for the Orioles now, but let’s also not overlook the change in sceneries for Trumbo. He got to leave the not-so-hitter-friendly confines of Safeco (as well as playing less games in Oakland and Anaheim) and gets to play his home games in Camden as well as a couple more games in Fenway, Yankee Stadium, and Toronto.
Flapjax55
Spot on, JT19. Nailed it.
koldjerky
Well he’s hit 30 between talking the East teams (25 at home) while hitting 15 in all the other 25 stadiums combined. So I’d kinda agree.
rmullig2
That was the genius of the trade for Baltimore. They got a player perfectly suited to their ballpark for nothing. All teams should be doing this.
Rbase
Who else was surprised that Trumbo is considered a better defensive outfielder this season than Adam Jones an Andrew McCutchen?
Some team will give Trumbo a big contract because of the home runs, but I hope the Orioles stay away from him unless he signs for like 4 years – $50 MM
BoldyMinnesota
This is going to be Davis round two, and Baltimore should be smart enough to stay away. He’s having a career season and still isn’t that valuable. O’s fans think this might be the least impressive 45 homer season in a long time
Kevo511
Nailed it.
Kevo511
All Trumbo is good for is home runs. No defense, on base percentage is atrocious.
Somebody will get fired for giving him a Brinks truck full of money.
A'sfaninUK
Trumbo is like 30 walks away from being Edwin Encarnacion. If he can he find a coach to teach him how to take those 5-6 extra walks a month he’d be a great asset instead of just 1-dimensional.
marvelmarv
Trumbo won’t have another year like this. It is an aberration. He will come crashing back down to normal next year, probably after someone pays him big bucks.