Dan Sanchez
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Following the progress of the #Orioles organization from the bottom up. Occasional #Mets posts. Sporadic #coyg posts.
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Ew, Blue Jays uni really killed all Dylan Cease aura
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ew, Blue Jays uni really killed all Dylan Cease aura
One thing you get with Alonso is reliability. He's extremely durable and has been between 120 and 144 wRC+ every year of his career, 2.1 to 4.7 fWAR in every non-Covid year.
He's already at the 1B/DH threshold so there's no more floor in that department. Just a question of how age erodes the bat.
He's already at the 1B/DH threshold so there's no more floor in that department. Just a question of how age erodes the bat.
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
One thing you get with Alonso is reliability. He's extremely durable and has been between 120 and 144 wRC+ every year of his career, 2.1 to 4.7 fWAR in every non-Covid year.
He's already at the 1B/DH threshold so there's no more floor in that department. Just a question of how age erodes the bat.
He's already at the 1B/DH threshold so there's no more floor in that department. Just a question of how age erodes the bat.
Honestly if they're really going to do something stupid, just offer Tucker 8/300.
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Honestly if they're really going to do something stupid, just offer Tucker 8/300.
If they made a firm offer of $150M for a 33-year-old DH they better be willing to do it for a SP.
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If they made a firm offer of $150M for a 33-year-old DH they better be willing to do it for a SP.
Wow, they really offered him 5/150. Insane.
@Ken_Rosenthal tweeted
Sources: Orioles matched Phillies’ offer to Kyle Schwarber; Reds also were at five years. Story: https://t.co/BOzBWPv2WW
Sources: Orioles matched Phillies’ offer to Kyle Schwarber; Reds also were at five years. Story: https://t.co/BOzBWPv2WW
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@Ken_Rosenthal tweeted
Sources: Orioles matched Phillies’ offer to Kyle Schwarber; Reds also were at five years. Story: https://t.co/BOzBWPv2WW
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December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Wow, they really offered him 5/150. Insane.
Better sign somebody before 5:30. If Mike gets the first pick again he might just change his mind on the whole thing.
December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Better sign somebody before 5:30. If Mike gets the first pick again he might just change his mind on the whole thing.
Not having to top an already outrageous offer from the home team is an advantage, as is not worrying about the draft pick. I'd *love* a 3-year deal with a higher AAV, but 4 could be OK. Just say no to 5.
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Not having to top an already outrageous offer from the home team is an advantage, as is not worrying about the draft pick. I'd *love* a 3-year deal with a higher AAV, but 4 could be OK. Just say no to 5.
There is some logic to the Orioles throwing around "stupid money." Crude WAR projections put the Orioles around 79-80 wins as currently constructed, with a few obvious holes to fill. If they feel they can buy 5-8 wins in improvements, that is high marginal value.
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There is some logic to the Orioles throwing around "stupid money." Crude WAR projections put the Orioles around 79-80 wins as currently constructed, with a few obvious holes to fill. If they feel they can buy 5-8 wins in improvements, that is high marginal value.
Folks, we cannot fight on the timeline today. All energy most be harnessed to force Mike's pen to paper on a starting pitcher. Together, we can make it happen.
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Folks, we cannot fight on the timeline today. All energy most be harnessed to force Mike's pen to paper on a starting pitcher. Together, we can make it happen.
The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that AJ Preller is trying to cook up something even more batshit crazy than usual. God bless that man for saving us from boredom.
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that AJ Preller is trying to cook up something even more batshit crazy than usual. God bless that man for saving us from boredom.
Michael King and Pete Alonso would be a pretty bizarre off-season based on the assumptions I was making a few weeks ago.
December 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Michael King and Pete Alonso would be a pretty bizarre off-season based on the assumptions I was making a few weeks ago.
I am absolutely shocked at their level of interest in free agent bats. Did not see this coming at all.
With Kyle Schwarber off the board, the Orioles are expected to pivot their pursuit of a bat to first baseman Pete Alonso. The Orioles will face ample competition there, too.
www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles to pivot to Pete Alonso while also targeting pitching, sources say
The Orioles were firmly in the mix for designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, a source said, although multiple outlets reported that Schwarber opted to return to Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million d...
www.thebanner.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I am absolutely shocked at their level of interest in free agent bats. Did not see this coming at all.
30 starts, 3.75 ERA for Peralta.
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
30 starts, 3.75 ERA for Peralta.
Chat, are these numbers good?
December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Chat, are these numbers good?
Very happy the Orioles did not do this out of desperation. 30M DH through age 37.
Kyle Schwarber goes back to Phillies. $150M, 5 years
December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Very happy the Orioles did not do this out of desperation. 30M DH through age 37.
I support at least trying this. I have for 2 years.
Coby Mayo has a fucking canon for an arm
Teach him to play an outfield position and put him in left
Teach him to play an outfield position and put him in left
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December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I support at least trying this. I have for 2 years.
Felt like the writing was on the wall when the Mets signed Williams, but I figured it was because Diaz was set on 4-5 years. Apparently this deal is only for 3.
Edwin Diaz and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a deal, league source tells Will Sammon. Damn.
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Felt like the writing was on the wall when the Mets signed Williams, but I figured it was because Diaz was set on 4-5 years. Apparently this deal is only for 3.
We allowed this to happen
Scott Boras on Ranger Suárez: “In the postseason, when you add a Suárez, you’re armed and Rangerous.”
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We allowed this to happen
I do think Schwarber has done almost everything one can do to make up for inevitable post-30 skill loss. Positive trend lines in bat speed (esp. vs FB), Pull AIR%, and walk rate, and he simply does not give one shite about K%. He saw it work in '24 and leaned in in '25.
I think I’d prefer Alonso to Schwarber but the one thing that does make me feel okay about the latter is that his bat speed is still top class and has remained constant in the time during which bat tracking data has been available
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I do think Schwarber has done almost everything one can do to make up for inevitable post-30 skill loss. Positive trend lines in bat speed (esp. vs FB), Pull AIR%, and walk rate, and he simply does not give one shite about K%. He saw it work in '24 and leaned in in '25.
hey that's my shortstop
Team USA commitments for the 2026 World Baseball Classic so far.
Schwarber, Smith, Henderson and Turang were announced this morning by manager Mark DeRosa and GM Mike Hill on MLB Network.
Schwarber, Smith, Henderson and Turang were announced this morning by manager Mark DeRosa and GM Mike Hill on MLB Network.
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
hey that's my shortstop
5/150 for a 33-year-old Schwarber is one of those things that is plainly stupid in September, starts to feel justifiable in December and then goes back to being dumb once the thrill wears off.
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
5/150 for a 33-year-old Schwarber is one of those things that is plainly stupid in September, starts to feel justifiable in December and then goes back to being dumb once the thrill wears off.
Sneaky good lefty reliever option who adds starter depth. Very Rays move.
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Sneaky good lefty reliever option who adds starter depth. Very Rays move.
Uh oh
December 9, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Uh oh
Good shit.
Jon Meoli: How new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz used data and heart to help ‘level up’ a former O’s catcher
Jon Meoli: How manager Craig Albernaz used data to help a former Orioles catcher
"In my career, at that time, he made me a better player and person, and just evolved the player that I am,” former Orioles catcher Austin Wynns said.
buff.ly
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Good shit.