jerios55

Nothing on return yet.

I know only the names you guys mention over and over. So Drew Peacock got the freak out reaction that that stupid fake poster wanted. Jerk.

I think we should have a twitter thread (locked for a few consistent twitter posters) and a talking thread. Although I would probably still read both...

Not injury broken, but broken as a pitcher. I wasn't suggesting injury, but his ability to be a pitcher started dropping quickly after his 2010 year. His velocity dropped a few times over the next few years and whether it was mechanics or something else, he wasn't the guy the O's were hoping to get. It sucks, because the writing was on the wall and at this point, it seems to have scared them away from signing any other pitcher to 4 year deal.

He came to the O's broken.

Certainly not trying to say I expect a September call-up. My point was more to those talking about him coming up sooner. I also won't pretend to know what the Orioles are thinking. Any time I spend thinking I might, they do other things that give me headaches. I guess I should have worded the original post to say that would be his fast track/best case to the majors in my book. Not that it was likely.

I think it depends on how fast that put him in a starter role or if they build him up a little slower. Bundy was out of options, so it's a different situation. However, his 2016 was after 2 years of not pitching. They ultimately got 110 innings out of him that year. If the idea is to get him a full season of work, would they really give him a full/regular starter load from day one? They started doing 6 days, instead of 5 for Bundy at the end of the year. We'll see how they use him early on, but that's why I mentioned how he progresses. If they take it slow, I don't see a few innings in low leverage situations being a problem (Bundy had 29 pitches for 5 outs in 2012). If he hits 100 innings by July, then no, I don't expect to see him pitching anywhere as fall approaches.

When Bundy got the call-up in September, I seem to remember it was mentioned he'd get a taste of MLB, get a few innings and would see where things settled in the following year. Harvey getting a September call-up (depending on his progression this year, of course) and then having to compete for a spot next year is ideal to me. While the low level minor experience is a concern, 30 innings and several injuries a bit more. While he may have MLB lineage, how many could make that jump, with fan expectations and not try too hard. Ease him in, let the kid get some good vibes with his current health.

So final line 2.0 innings, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 1BB, 3K. Run came on a GIDP. 9 total batters faced. Total 19 pitches and 14 strikes. I saw nothing, so this is simply the ESPN stat line. the 19Pitches/14Strikes at least looks efficient and not dancing too much. Although considering he walked someone, that means he only threw 1 ball the rest of the way. That would be pretty impressive.

I have not yet, but keep in mind 5 'business' days haven't passed yet if you go by the 4th.