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January 23, 2010 03:50:12
Posted By Sean S
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I like this move, mostly because Tejada was one of my favorites while he was with the team. He comes back at a reasonable price and one year deal, so Josh Bell or Brandon Snyder are not blocked if they are ready in a year. The Oriole lineup is looking decent right now. I'm not sold on Garrett Atkins at first base, since he was horrible last season. There's a chance he can bounce back a bit, but I've got him projected as an average hitter and you'd like more than that at first base. I wish they had signed Russ Branyan instead, I doubt he'll command any more money than Atkins did. Another option would be to move Nolan Reimold to first, doing so would open up left field for Felix Pie, a much better defender, and by the projections no worse a hitter than Atkins. Tejada is projected at -2 runs defensively at third, that's just a guess based on average position conversions and a guy who's become a below average SS due to age. Tejada seems like the kind of player (quick reactions, great arm, not much foot speed) who would take to third base well. |
