Comments on: ’83 Prices, ’83 Unis…’83 Results?

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:42:39 +0000

If you want a closer, look at WHIP statistics. One would assume that a pitcher who surrenders the least amount of hits and walks would be the most effective closer, right? *grabs your face and nods it up and down for you*

Look at what relievers on the Orioles would be good at closing a game… one should stand out at you. Hint* It’s not Sherrill. Sherrill is completely expendable, aside from being a lefty reliever, and closers are a dime a dozen.

By: neal s

neal s — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:48:07 +0000

I know what you all are saying is true. But dammit, I love his All-Star performance and folklorish hat.

And, by the way, “folklorish hat” is genius.

If we can get something decent for him then I know we have to make the deal. I just secretly hope that all the offers suck.

By: Andrew out of Rochester

Andrew out of Rochester — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:38:47 +0000

Drew is totally correct – just because he’s made a name for himself with his gaudy saves totals and All-Star performance and folklorish hat is no reason not to shop him around. I think the cost of 2 or 3 prospects, including a top shortstop is perhaps unrealistic, but give me an above average minor league infielder with promise and MAYBE a A-level pitcher (ala Jake Renshaw) and there’s no way that’s not a winner.

By: df1570

df1570 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:25:25 +0000

Some of you have short memories.

Sherrill was a bit player in Seattle last year. A set-up/situational guy…

There are a dozen George Sherrill’s in the majors right now. Guys pitching for LA, St. Louis, Minnesota, Texas, Altlanta, etc. who are afterthought situational guys who might turn into a decent closer if presented the opportunity.

Ever been to LA? There are 1,000 gin joints there. “If this one is closed, the next one is open.”

Move Sherrill if the deal is right and don’t fret over it. There are plenty more out there just like him.

Baseball is loaded with average pitchers. Sherrill is one of ‘em.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:22:33 +0000

I argue for the keeping of Brian Roberts only because there’s no obvious replacement, not only for his defense at second base, but also because he is the best lead off hitter in baseball. Replacable, yes… but not easily. Everyone else mentioned is easily replaced.

I’m all for signing Roberts for the long term. He’s a Baltimore guy, came up through our system, would love to see him retire as an Oriole. He’s definitely an O’s HOFer for sure, I don’t even see how he couldn’t be.

I’ll miss Sherrill and that dang hat of his. I think everyone will. It’s not like Tejada and Bedard, who both came with personality defects, and to say we miss them would only be a half truth. Sherrill would be missed by Baltimore, but if the price is right he has to go… his numbers don’t support him in the long run, in spite of what DTM says. I’m not even talking about the rough patch either.