I can see Mancini fitting in well with this clubhouse, like pretty much everybody that has come though here, and enjoying this playoff run so much that theres gonna be a real shot at retaining him for more years.
Mancini was awesome in the press conference, I feel like he’ll fit right in and be a favorite. Vasquez looks a little uncomfortable, still think he’ll come around but he has a weird answer about going back to Boston in free agency…
Can you blame the guy....he's going from an everyday starting catcher to be a backup to an inferior catcher
Mancini will be a fan favorite. I really hope he signs an extension in the off-season. Orioles fans loved him for a reason. He seems like a guy that once he settles in, it’s a lock. Get him involved in the community, make him an Astro for life. Lives will change because of him. Blessing of a perk for him and his family is being in one of the best places to fight cancer. Big fan of his and hope he accomplishes the task of winning a ring.
In a sport that loves the HR ball and offense, why did Baltimore think it a good idea to move back the left field wall a quarter mile?
I watched some video on Mancini, and I immediately thought this guy is a very slow runner. It’s like he is wearing ankle weights.
Obviously, Vasquez has done it with the Red Sonks, but Mancini has the look of a guy who’ll get some dramatic, clutch playoff hits.
Was thinking similar caliber hitters. Not really allstars but not average either. Their OPS are .806 v .797 for career numbers. Huff played the corners and so does Mancini except for third. Neither are /were particularly great fielders. Lefty/Righty difference of course... Hopefully we didn't give up another Zobrist though I'm high on Mcdermott as a potential closer Josh Hader type...
