Paddy Holden
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Paddy Holden
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I used to write about the Caps. And write and podcast about the O's. Now I don't.

Sometimes I do stuff here: http://thecaridrive.bandcamp.com/
an important note: he's on my Brewers roster in my current OOTP 26 sim
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
that's just the signing bonus!
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I have serious doubts the O's would be in the hunt for Tucker at $400m. Buuuut, any team that is considering spending $400m on Tucker should instead spend $650m on Gunnar 😎
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
do you think this deal impacts Mounbtcastle's chances of getting non-tendered? Different positions and all that, but there's some overlap with the roles they'd play as righty bat somewhere in the middle of the order.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
well I guess this means the O's need to get Joe Ryan in the deal too, so when Buxton gets hurt, the deal isn't a total loss.
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
but how's your Nats franchise going?
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I really like Mayo, but it sure could make the 2026 team better. His 50th percentile outcome as a 1b for 2026 is easier to find elsewhere than the 50th percentile of a Ryan or a similar SP. Buuut, if they are willing to spend the $, they can address the SP in free agency and keep Mayo...
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
how many of these dudes do you think will still be in the org after they trade for Joe Ryan?
October 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
i think they look alright, but both teams wearing dark helmets is tough on my eyes for some reason
October 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
👀
October 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
both teams wearing dark helmets should be outlawed imo
October 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
if they went and got Cease + Bieber or Gallen , that'd be pretty cool too
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Probably Framber because I think Mike just needs to go get the best pitcher available, not the best value available. A risky commitment for sure, but it's time to take that type of risk rather than trying to be the most clever FO in the league
October 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
eat arbys
September 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
100% into this. Given his salary, the main cost in acquiring him would to be payroll. And it's been very noted that this ownership group is well-capitalized so...
September 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
All fair, I don't really disagree. If he'd be willing to take a 3 year deal to cash in, and then hit FA at 31, that's a slam dunk. If he's looking for longer, I start to get skeptical the O's will do it.

Lockout is a great point! Shift some of the $ to a signing bonus would probably interest TR
September 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
the longer he keeps this up the less I think he'd be willing to take a deal the O's would do. He's already banked $9.6m and has arb3 next year, so I think there's a decent chance he bets on himself and shoots for a bigger cash in next off-season
September 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My take might not be hot enough but...I agree the staff deserves plenty of credit for things not going completely off the rails, and Mansolino especially for stepping into a tough spot. And I'd also prefer a different manager/staff next season.
September 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM