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“We take pride in helping the young guy,” pitcher Jordan Lyles said Friday. “We got a lot of young talented guys here, excited, happy, fortunate to be a part of it. But as older guys we might not be here in the future but this organization, the city of Baltimore is definitely in good hands.” Jordan Lyles

I really like Jordan Lyles. His post game interviews are great and you can tell he’s a genuinely good guy. When he throws like he has tonight you almost think about re-signing him. I’ve had that brief thought a few times this year, but then you look at the big picture stats and there is just no way we can have him on our roster if we are really trying to win. The kids saw what a pro looks like, now they need to see what a proven winner is like to lead your group. I hope Lyles’s can parlay this season into a nice pay day. He will def have his spot in orioles lore when thinking about us exciting and gritty 2022 team.

I feel like they are going to do two Minor League Player of the year like last year. I think Norby might be one of the two. It’s going to be hard to pick this year, lots of good candidates.

Was about to sit down and watch the game. Then I saw the lineup…… No odor WTF? I have better things to do. Will check in later.

Dang, Tony! Finish strong why don’t ya?

Let’s remember his slow stretch at Aberdeen & Norfolk when he comes up to Baltimore and struggles at first. Elias loves nothing more than to see a prospect rebound from a slump.

Hum now, Dean!

Dumb S. Go ahead and steal, but pick out a good pitch. You Have you best guy up. edit- lost a run! Ugh!

Man, if we could just play the Astros more often we’d be good to go.

Jesus that swing is ugly.

Wow - 3 games in a row that the starters go for 7ip. When was the last time that happened? One more inning 3 games @ 8ip by starters in a row seems like really rare territory.

Santander can’t recognize that seeing it 4 times in a row. Must be some Kind of nasty. All 4 were balls. Ugh

He’s taking advantage of them being a little over aggressive trying to pop one to tie it up. Looking like a vet out there.

Kremer didn’t like all that attention Bradish was getting all day.

Mancini has done his part in helping the O’s beat the Astro’s this year.

Are they trying to keep his games and ABs down for rookie eligibility next year?

There is some tight spin. Nasty curve.

Toronto loses two next week and then we sweep them. Easy.

Mind boggling.

Norby’s swing is more compact and repeatable. The power is real and he is putting pretty simple swings on the ball and getting crazy carry. I’m on the Norby bandwagon.

I’d like to see Hall out of the bullpen for 3ip at a time next year to get used to MLB hitters, work on his command, and up his innings total appropriately. Means is not going to pitch more than 60ip or so. I’d like to see two SP acquisitions, you can never have enough pitching, competition is a good thing, and anyone of those guys out of the BP becomes a real weapon. We’ve been lucky this year with injuries in the grand scheme of things. Edit: sorry off topic. If Bradish can throw strikes consistently with his sided & curve and he continues to develop the FB & change he will be a force. It’s a luxury that he isn’t our top pitching prospect.

It’s exciting to think about the potential of the rotation next year: FA, Trade, Grayson, Bradish, Wells, Kremer, Hall & Means returning for second half. If we are able to acquire two pitchers in the off-season, we will have some considerable high up-side depth in the rotation. That’s 8 capable starters which is about what you need to get through a season competing for a playoff spot.

It’s crazy! Compared to…. Balt: Mateo, Gunnar, Urias, Vavra Nor: Westburg, Ortiz, Norby Bow: Hernaiz, Prieto Abr: Bencosme, (Burns is holding his own) Del: Holiday, Young FCL & DSL have some intriguing players. Besides a tiny blip in Aberdeen there are legit prospects battling for opportunities at every level of the system.

I’m sure they are communicating and Westburg is up to date on his personal plan. He’s not on the 40, he is squarely cemented in their future plans, he will be playing Major League Baseball next year (somewhere) and by all resorts he’s a plus make up guy that won’t be insulted by the business side of the operation. His time will come.

I’ve got a sneaking suspicion they are going to treat 1B like DH and shuffle all the IFs through there to maximize playing time and versatility. I think some combo of Mountcastle/Westburg/Stowers/Vavra get time at 1B in spring training and we see a group approach to 1B in 2023 and beyond.