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I had to go look at the replays of last year's home runs, because I couldn't believe Brown hadn't already used that. He probably missed his chance since the first home run was an Apple game.
This is what I was thinking watching the game last night Kimbrel is likely to fade in the second half at his current usage rate. Kimbrel has pitched in 10 of the Orioles 22 games this season.
I'm expecting a trade or two at the deadline to bolster the bullpen in addition to seeing Wells and Suarez possibly moved to a bullpen role.
There's also eligibility for pension and the group health plan. Even though the benefit for players with very little service time sometimes gets overstated, it's not a small thing.
Is Mountcastle most likely resting again? If Tony is playing, I'd hope with this lineup Hyde starts moving him down. O'Hearn, Westburg, and Cowser are better hitters for the 3/4/5 spots.
If Mountcastle is available - O'Hearn / Kjerstad should be RF/DH. Sit Tony.