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jasoneye
Could Freddie Freeman be an option?
micg
No
jasoneye
Yeah, you’re probably right. I’d rather they keep Walker anyways. And if they plan to move Cano over to first in a few years, then there’s no point really.
Ray Ray
Well there is quite a bit of time between now and when Cano might be moved in a few years, so there is a point. You kind of have to have a first baseman now too.
jasoneye
Maybe they pull off a trade for Hanley Ramirez? Could be sketchy at first. Dang, I don’t even know anymore. Just hope M’s fans don’t have to watch Jesus Montero cover first next season.
Lefty_Orioles_Fan
So in other words, Dipoto has no idea as to why he traded Trumbo except he just wanted him off the team.
As for the 1st base trade market, I don’t see much out there. He might just very well sign Chris Davis. It would be interesting to match him up with Nelson Cruz again.
What I will am curious about is the next move that the O’s will be making.
PS I was never a fan of Dipoto, I know a lot of O’s types wanted him when MacPhail left the flock after the 2011 season. However, I was always on the opposite side of the spectrum, I never had interest in him. It should be interesting to see how he does for the M’s
jr428
There was a reason stated in the article: Payroll. They opened almost $10 million, so Dipoto actually had a reason to trade Mark.
stl_cards16 2
You want him to come out and say “I just don’t think Mark Trumbo is a very good baseball player”? This was typical GM speak, there was certainly a reason to trade him.
PhilliesPhan08
That and Dipoto has been targeting high OBP and defensive guys so far this off season, and Trumbo does not fit that into that mold.
MarinersFan1977
I’m assuming you didn’t see this, but when Dipoto was hired by Seattle, he said his stated goal was to make the team more athletic. Trumbo is not very athletic, one of the worst outfielders ever, not much better at first base. It would be one thing if Trumbo could get on base @ a decent clip, but his career OBP is around .300. One dimensional sluggers who can’t get on base are not worth $9 million. As a Seattle fan, I trust Dipoto to spend that $9 million in a much more useful fashion than giving it all to Mark Trumbo.
BarrelMan
Adam Lind to Seattle?
charles stevens
M’s fans need to relax and give the guy a chance. He’s been on the job for like a month. He’s a smart cat and not all of his moves will look appealing to the old school eye.
TheMichigan
To be honest, trading Trumbo, a decent home run hitter for a utility catcher who was the 3rd string guy seems odd. He dipoto needs a first baseman, with the additions he has made I don’t get why he traded Trumbo, I don’t think 9 mill is to much for a guy who can hit homers above average (as stated before) sure he’s defense is bad in the outfield, just stick him at 1B kind of an oddity
jr428
On the surface, it does seem weird. However, Dipoto said he wants a better defense for SafeCo, so Trumbo was pretty much guaranteed to go. There is still a lot of offseason to go, so I’m sure he’s got a lot of ideas to fill the 1B hole.
MarinersFan1977
Not worth $9 million. If you have a smart and creative GM (like Dipoto) you can find a lot better ways to utilize those dollars. Mediocre first baseman with little to no plate discipline and defensive skills. Pass
MarinersFan1977
Clevenger was Baltimore’s 3rd string, but was expected to split time behind dish until Weiters surprised the O’s by accepting the QO. If you were aware of Seattle’s catching situation and how badly all their catchers, both in the Majors and minors, performed last year you’d have a better understanding of the reasons for the trade.
disadvantage
“…piece that can fit in as a catcher, first baseman, or a designated hitter.”
But is being a DH really flexibility though?
twitchwashere 2
Well, for whatever reason, a surprising amount of players just aren’t capable of producing as a designated hitter (even ones who seem like they should be built perfectly for it). So if he can do it competently, then yeah, there’s a certain degree of flexibility there.
bruinlife33
Maybe Mike Scioscia can be an option at catcher via trade.. Made myself laugh just now
WA Ms Fan
Sounds like Cano will be rotated over to 1st in the next few years. Why not roll a platoon out there between Montero and Ryan Howard.
Could be had for next to nothing, roll them each out there for the match up that works best. If it doesnt work, you cut your ties. He may strike out too much, but so does Davis. This route your not committed to anything long term and the Phillies might cover his salary for a mid level prospect.