The OKC roster is up

The roster is here,
OKC Roster, while the official team preview is here:
OKC Team Preview.

The only deviation from my roster projection is that Ballard is in and AJ Murray is not. Scott Thorman, who batted .300 in ST for the Brewers, has been added as a 1b. There is one spot open that they will likely keep open for Metcalf, whose fate will be decided no later than 4/14.

Thorman is a former 1st rounder of Atlanta and was the 7th ranked prospect in their system going into the 2007 season. He was promoted from AAA at mid-season that year but has failed to make the necessary adjustments to stick. His peripherals in the majors over 175 games are: .222/.260/.407/.667. Likely no more than a 4A guy at this point, who could be called upon in an emergency as he does have experience. He played 13g at 3b last year for what it is worth. Too bad we lost out on 'Shansky.

One final thing: OKC only has 24 roster spots. Who knew?


Edit/Update: Thorman apparently had a nice spring for Milwaukee but his wretched OBP remained; he was the only player in camp with 20 or more at bats with zero walks. I think he played around 17g with 30AB.


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