Orioles sign Jamie Moyer to minor league contract

[Jordan Tuwiner]

The Orioles have agreed to terms with LHP Jamie Moyer on a minor league contract. He is scheduled to start Saturday at Buffalo.

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[TuckerBlair89]

The only emotion that comes to me when I see this is a hearty laugh.

[ofahn]

The only emotion that comes to me when I see this is a hearty laugh.

I actually see this as a constructive signing.

Jamie Moyer knows how to pitch. If he's productive at Norfolk then we have another option for Baltimore. If not, he didn't cost us another player or much money. Where I can see him making an almost immediate contribution to the organization is the example that he will set for Britton, Tillman, and Bergesen. Moyer is a true professional and goes about his business like one. He also knows how to mix speeds and location to keep a batter off balance. You have to if your FB arrives by Pony Express.

Let's see how this plays out.

[TuckerBlair89]

The only emotion that comes to me when I see this is a hearty laugh.

I actually see this as a constructive signing.

Jamie Moyer knows how to pitch. If he's productive at Norfolk then we have another option for Baltimore. If not, he didn't cost us another player or much money. Where I can see him making an almost immediate contribution to the organization is the example that he will set for Britton, Tillman, and Bergesen. Moyer is a true professional and goes about his business like one. He also knows how to mix speeds and location to keep a batter off balance. You have to if your FB arrives by Pony Express.

Let's see how this plays out.

I actually have no problem with it. It's just hard not to laugh about the situation.
If anything, he can give Britton and Tillman a word of advice while he is down there!
I just know some people are going to have a field day with this.

[Matt P]

Just like the McLouth, Pineiro, Tejada, etc. signings nothing bad really can come of signing him. Maybe they get lucky and Moyer gives them a couple of good outings that lead to some W's. At the very least he should be a great influence for the guys at Norfolk.

[ofahn]

I just know some people are going to have a field day with this.

Of that I have no doubt. I just hope they will remember this piece of good advice before they share their opinion

Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt

[TuckerBlair89]

Just like the McLouth, Pineiro, Tejada, etc. signings nothing bad really can come of signing him. Maybe they get lucky and Moyer gives them a couple of good outings that lead to some W's. At the very least he should be a great influence for the guys at Norfolk.

I could even argue all those signings were necessary. Without them, the system would be in flux. Better off having them taking those AB than rushing a guy or moving a guy higher than they should be.

[Matt P]

Just like the McLouth, Pineiro, Tejada, etc. signings nothing bad really can come of signing him. Maybe they get lucky and Moyer gives them a couple of good outings that lead to some W's. At the very least he should be a great influence for the guys at Norfolk.

I could even argue all those signings were necessary. Without them, the system would be in flux. Better off having them taking those AB than rushing a guy or moving a guy higher than they should be.

Exactly. I'm not convinced there is such a thing as a bad minor league free agent signing.

[Shorebirdfan]

I have to agree. Signings like this, McLouth, Ford, etc are positive moves. It keeps us from rushing young prospects, further diminishing the depth of the organization and while this is going on the team continues to remain competitive.

I guess the only question (and this is a good problem to have) is what happens if and when everyone gets healthy? Could we be in a position where we will need to release some of these older players in order to get sufficient playing time for many of the younger players. Add to this the earlier signing period for draft choices, and one less short season team than in previous years (No Bluefield). Like I said, nice problem to have, but could still present a problem.

[Ampontan]

I'm not convinced there is such a thing as a bad minor league free agent signing.

The sentiments of the Toronto GM, who said there is no such thing as a bad minor league signing.

[birdwatcher55]

Nice outing last night.. Bring him up!!!!!

[Matt P]

Jamie Moyer went four innings tonight for Norfolk, allowing one run and three hits, walking none and striking out four. He threw 77 pitches, 54 for strikes.

Pretty quick hook. Interesting.

http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roc ... a-run.html

[dan72]

I can't get excited about Moyer... His numbers in Colorado were not good, the AL east will eat him alive. Couple that with the batter friendly Camden Yards and a poor defense behind him and I think you are asking for disaster.
I think the only way we see him in Baltimore is if someone goes down with an injury or a prolonged slump. He is an insurance policy/ inning eater. He is plan c in case Britton has a set back. I am not in a hurry to see this guy pitch for the Orioles. He is just fine where he is at.

[Ampontan]

I think the only way we see him in Baltimore is if someone goes down with an injury or a prolonged slump.

By prolonged slump, you mean something other than what Tommy Hunter and Jake Arrieta have been doing?

[Rising O's]

There must be a better option. Joel Pinero? Hurry up and build up that arm. Zach Britton? Ditto.