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I guess shoulder is a lot better than forearm. Hopefully it's just some overuse / soreness issue that just requires rest. We are fortunate to have Means coming back as well as Irvin and Suarez holding it down. Bradish will be added soon and we also have a young lefty dominating in AAA. This isn't the best of news - but we will be fine. Roy hit us with the RFRJ (Roy Firestone Reverse Jinx) at the right moment.

hmmmm......."John Means Day - April 31st" Sounds about right.

100% completely agreed! I can usually start watching the game around dinner time. We do have a strict no TV rule with the kids during dinner time, however, the Oriole games are the only exception. It's not really watching, more like listening. We'll usually turn our heads when we hear KB getting excited. By the time everything is cleaned up and the kids ready for bed - the game is usually in the 3rd frame (7/8/9) innings. Well done MLB and Orioles.

C J Parker running to the rescue..... a true hero.

Ah the classic reverse @Roy Firestone jinx. I am feeling it.

100% safe.

I thought we fixed this problem already.... that's why the guys wear those absurd over mitts when they get on base.

My guess is that we needed another Right-handed outfielder, and we have all lefties and one switch. Easy move since McKenna is already on the 40 man. Stowers time will come soon. McKenna should be nothing but a late innings defensive replacement or maybe a one spot start against an upcoming lefty which Hays may be healthy by then. He should not take any AB's away from Cowser and/or Mullins, but we know Hyde will probably sit Cowser. This is a head scratcher as I thought Holliday should be given more time but to see him being sent down with McKenna coming up... barf.

Why is Tony still batting 4th? Move Westy to #3 and Mounty to #4; or vice versa but good grief Hyde... come on.... Tony should be down at the 7/8 slot.

This. He should have had two hits last night. Not sure if Hyde will play him this afternoon with a lefty starting but I don't see a need to send him down.

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.

I'd be fine with Kjerstad taking some playing time (OF & DH) away from Santander. I don't think there would be any drop off in our offense productivity and especially with our young guys (Cowser and Westburg) starting to breakout

Guys, just save yourself all of the stress......no need to dive into all the stats, matchups, etc. O's sweep the Royals. Holliday gets his first ML HR. Enjoy your weekend.

This. I brought this up before. Sure he has some bad 0-1 calls go against him and next thing you know he is 0-2 just swinging away. But look at the pitches thrown to him at #9 and then go look at the pitches thrown to Gunnar, and it's a joke. He is getting painted on every corner.

A new PA person and system would be great too.