Frobby

My guess is, teams will figure out Suárez eventually. But I’m going to enjoy the ride in the meantime. And I’d gladly see him in the bullpen in place of Baumann. This guy at least knows how to pitch.

You’re right. Cowser had a .375 OBP in his first 32 PA, unlike Holliday’s .094. They’re not at all comparable.

If so, probably just for 2 days or so.

Kjerstad also has had pretty good success vs. LHP in his career.

Banuelos? Suárez? If you’re talking about Holliday, he’s already had one fewer PA than Kjerstad had all last year. Kjerstad could go 0 for 179 and still have a higher career BA than Holliday has right now (no, I am not exaggerating). Yet Kjerstad’s decent performance last year didn’t guarantee him a continued spot on the roster. The O’s didn’t see any harm to having him spend some more time in the minors this year, even though he’s had more AAA time than Holliday. Obviously, this sounds like I’m bashing Holliday, or arguing that he MUST be sent to the minors RIGHT NOW. But that’s not my intention. I’m just saying that Holliday is off to an awful start that is far worse than what even struggling prospects have done when the O’s brought them up, and if the O’s decide at any point that he needs a stint in the minors, I would not fault them for lack of patience. This is the big leagues, not a kindergarten team where everyone gets a trophy.

I’d absolutely LOVE it if we could get to a place where we could move Suárez to the bullpen. Bye bye Baumann.

If there’s anything I hate, it’s an 0-2 HBP. Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory. And then that doink of a hit. Frustrating, but Kimbrel sucked it up and got it done.

Gutsy performance by Kimbrel there, though he nearly gave me a heart attack in the process. The last two pitches to Trout were absolutely perfect.

As the saying goes, “never trust anyone over 31.”

“Ca-no tells Sa-no to go.” Loved that.

Very gutsy outing from Kimbrel.

This is such a BS rally.

I HATE 0-2 HBP!!!!

Kimbrel time.

Excellent outing for Cano.