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[Seafordeagles]

I don't see why we wouldn't be able to sign Saunders and McLouth both...easily. I wasn't suggesting McLouth platoon with Reimold, I suggested McLouth platoon with Pearce, who hits lefties well. McLouth has a .257/.346/.447/.793 career batting line vs RHP : Pearce has a .266/.343/.464/.807 career batting line vs LHP.

I don't understand the love affair some have with Pearce. He only got released like 4 times last year, he's not going to be tendered a contract because the Orioles will need spots on the 40 man roster. Pearce is history, he was re-signed late last year to possibly be a pinch hitter with a few games left in the season.

[osforlife]

I don't understand the love affair some have with Pearce. He only got released like 4 times last year, he's not going to be tendered a contract because the Orioles will need spots on the 40 man roster. Pearce is history, he was re-signed late last year to possibly be a pinch hitter with a few games left in the season.

I think I explained above why I think he could be a valuable player for us.

[Seafordeagles]

I think I explained above why I think he could be a valuable player for us.

I think I explained above why I think he could be a valuable player for us.

Let me just say there are going to be a lot better opportunities than Steve Pearce. You're not going to have to concern yourself about him in a couple days anyway.

[ofahn]

Let me just say there are going to be a lot better opportunities than Steve Pearce. You're not going to have to concern yourself about him in a couple days anyway.

If you're suggesting he'll be non tendered, I agree. If you're saying we've seen the last of him, I'm NOT so sure.......

[osforlife]

Let me just say there are going to be a lot better opportunities than Steve Pearce. You're not going to have to concern yourself about him in a couple days anyway.

Oh yeah there are better opportunites than Steve Pearce and Nate Mclouth, some better than others,...for ALOT ALOT ALOT more money.

[ofahn]

ALOT

This is an idle question, but how MANY zeros are in ALOT?

[Seafordeagles]

Oh yeah there are better opportunites than Steve Pearce and Nate Mclouth, some better than others,...for ALOT ALOT ALOT more money.

Let's look at this a minute. Steve Pearce or Nolan Reimold. I've already made my decision.

[osforlife]

Let's look at this a minute. Steve Pearce or Nolan Reimold. I've already made my decision.

I fit both onto my roster. Wieters, Davis, Roberts, Hardy, Machado, McLouth, Pearce, Jones, Markakis, Teagarden, Reimold, Betemit, Casilla.

[ofahn]

Let's look at this a minute. Steve Pearce or Nolan Reimold. I've already made my decision.

Why do we have to choose between the two? I don't think we should be playing Reimold in the field. First, he's not a plus defender. Second, he's an injury risk. Let him DH. He has a GREAT bat.

[Seafordeagles]

Why do we have to choose between the two? I don't think we should be playing Reimold in the field. First, he's not a plus defender. Second, he's an injury risk. Let him DH. He has a GREAT bat.

And Steve Pearce is a plus defender..................................It's a waste of the 40 man roster. He will be non-tendered.

[ofahn]

He will be non-tendered

I believe I said that.

[Jordan Tuwiner]

And Steve Pearce is a plus defender..................................It's a waste of the 40 man roster. He will be non-tendered.

I like Pearce but agree that with Reimold coming back, plus McLouth re-signing (likely), there really won't be room.

[osforlife]

Since Pearce has avoided arbitration, does this means he has a good chance of sticking with the club, or is he still a DFA'd candidate throughout the off-season?

[ofahn]

Since Pearce has avoided arbitration, does this means he has a good chance of sticking with the club, or is he still a DFA'd candidate throughout the off-season?

This is a guess, but I believe he can be DFA'd; however, he would be in the same position as Eveland, he would have to accept his assignment to AAA or lose the rest of his salary this year.

[Matt P]

It'll be interesting to see where Dan goes with this.

Will he re-sign McLouth after 2 months of mediocre play? Will he go after Swisher as a FA who can get on base and play mediocre defense? Will he try and deal for someone? Will he stick with someone in house like Reimold, Davis, or Hoes? Hopefully we find out this week.