Paddy Holden
@pfholden.bsky.social
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/
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
an important note: he's on my Brewers roster in my current OOTP 26 sim
that's just the signing bonus!
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
that's just the signing bonus!
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
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 😎
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
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.
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
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.
but how's your Nats franchise going?
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
but how's your Nats franchise going?
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
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...
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
how many of these dudes do you think will still be in the org after they trade for Joe Ryan?
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
i think they look alright, but both teams wearing dark helmets is tough on my eyes for some reason
both teams wearing dark helmets should be outlawed imo
October 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
both teams wearing dark helmets should be outlawed imo
if they went and got Cease + Bieber or Gallen , that'd be pretty cool too
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
if they went and got Cease + Bieber or Gallen , that'd be pretty cool too
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
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
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
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...
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
Lockout is a great point! Shift some of the $ to a signing bonus would probably interest TR
September 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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
Lockout is a great point! Shift some of the $ to a signing bonus would probably interest TR
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
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
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
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.