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Means latest start brings his ERA to 13.89 with 5 starts at Norfolk. -
Don't forget Eve Rosenbaum -
Several years ago I changed my profile pic to a press photo of Mike Elias after he was hired. I hoped that it would the start of a sea change for the organization. I loved his background, his local ties and the way he spoke and thought about the game. I read the Astros book that featured Elias and Sig and was excited about what they could do for the team I have loved for 45+ years. And never in my wildest dreams could I have ever envisioned the team that they put on the field yesterday. GRod - 2018 first round pick, not an Elias pick but the way he was developed in this system would have never occurred in the past Adley - 2019 first round pick, the no brainer pick but the first made by Elias and the true pivot point for the organization, the culture change the day he was called up Gunnar - 2019 second round pick, the most talented player on the team and one of the top ten in baseball Kjerstad - 2020 first round pick Westburg - 2020 competitive balance pick, 30th overall Cowser - 2021 first round pick, a pick not liked by many at the time because it was under slot and many wanted Kumar Rocker or Jordan Lawler Holliday - 2022 first round pick, not the no brainer that Adley was because of Druw Jones and Elijah Green among others, Elias and Sig made the right call The organization can clearly identify and develop talent. For me though it is something more than that. They seem to be able to identify something in the character and makeup of the players that not everyone else sees. All the stories about the cohesion of the locker room, the vibe in the minors, how much these guys pull for each other and get along matters over the course of a long season. I have been a fan for 45+ years and this is without a doubt the best time to be an Orioles fan that I have ever experienced. They were great last year, they will be great this year and this is just the beginning. The change in ownership is just the cherry on top of the sundae. Everyone talks about extension for Gunnar or Adley or Holliday but for me the press conference I hope for the most is an announcement of a ten year extension for Elias and Sig. -
By Can_of_corn · Posted
I know I'm getting up there in age but I could have sworn he was in the majors last year. Edit- Just checked and yea, 13 games last season. Even played some outfield last year. -
He looked much smoother than O'Hearn does. It was his first game up. I am sure he was a bit nervous. Adell made a nice play yesterday. He was absolutely abominable when he first came up. Cowser was terrible last year. Kid needs reps. I was impressed that he looked a little thinner than last year. That should help for range.
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