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Perez and Means coming back soon. Suarez really going to be DFA'd? No way you option Kremer after that last start Could DFA Ramirez or option Tate? Lottery ticket trade coming for a Webb or Baumann?

That's probably just Tony Tates. He's that guy that gives 100% until the moment he doesn't have to anymore and then he goes into straight meander mode. He is a man that will take his time when he can; my guess is he enjoys laying down for a second after the dives and slides if the play is over.

May 1st is a good day to stop and assess where Holliday is. Norby deserves a shot if Holliday continues to falter. He has played 163 Games at AAA with an .864 OPS (.900 this year) I was telling some friends today that if Holliday just shit the bed, and had to struggle up and down from AAA/MLB for 2 years, and then it clicked and he became a force, he'd still only be 22 years old

He's going to have to study how pitchers are attacking him, make adjustments to his approach, and become a better guess hitter in certain counts and/or sequences you recognize.

I wish Ced was 26 years old. I think Cowser fits in our LF really well, and you're right, he's big and gonna get bigger. Hopefully Bradfield or Fabian is ready for CF by 2026, you'd still like veteran presence in CF at that time. Maybe a trade or FA signing happens before then?

If Santander walks in FA, it might be worth looking into a team friendly extension for Ohearn. I'd let the year play out a bit before offering it and see what evaluations on Ohearn say. But for next year, even if Mountcastle remains as the 1B, Ohearn can get enough ABs between DH, 1B, RF, and PH to justify a 3 year 50 Mil extension. You'd have to believe enough in Ohearn to trade a Mayo, Kjerstad, or Basallo though, as those guys are going to demand DH, 1B, and/or RF ABs soon enough. We do need pitching, so someone will have to go at some point in a trade. More players performing, vets or rookies, only gives Elias more options for potential trades.

He's a Free Agent after the 2025 Season. You gotta think someone will be in the mix for the O's in CF by the start of 2026 right? He's definitely the guy in CF this & next season, but in 2026, he'll be 31. Where is his speed and defense by then? Is he still a CF at that point? Not old, but I'm sure that's the age where there might be the first signs of some regression for a CF. The best team friendly deal would be buying out his last year of arbitration on a 2 year deal w/ a 3rd year option. I don't think Mullins would want to sign that deal. I think Mullins as a CF, with his age and durability, might be an overpay if we extend him. Love him, but not sure he's the guy after next season. He's probably going to want at least 4 years 80-100 Mil, and he might become a slightly above average LF w/ a below avg arm that hits 15-20 HRs and steals 15-20 bases at a .730 OPS clip during his age 31-34 seasons.

I see it both ways. I think Irvin and Wells have enough track record to deserve some time to turn it around and give quality starts. Means will make it back at some point, still not sure on Bradish. But beyond Povich at AAA, there isn't much MLB ready pitching coming from the minors. And with guys like "Yohan Ramirez" in our bullpen, its unfortunate that our best bullpen depth is in the starting rotation at the moment. The Orioles have a pitching depth problem. Injuries and under performance can happen, as do new performers that can come out of no where. I know Elias has got to be looking for quality SP and RP options to help create more MLB pitching depth, and possibly a high level impact arm or two to take some immediate stress off the staff.

The O's really missed on Montgomery in my opinion. He's already had TJS so I think he might be fairly durable moving forward. I thought he'd be a good investment on a 4 or 5 year deal for 85-125 million, he's left handed, and he has a ring. But to not make an offer when he ends up signing for 1 year 25? I liked trading for Burnes, but its for 1 year and we (at least the fans) didn't forsee the Bradish and Means' situations. Losing both showed our depth really isn't there yet for SP Also, long term, what is the plan for starting pitching? Immediate and future? I see it currently as Burnes, Grayson, ______, ______, Kremer. I think Kremer will be fine: lots of weak hits and a wind assisted dinger; today wasn't as bad as it looked. I made a comment the other day that others didn't like: Kremer is a great #5 starter on a high caliber playoff contender. Wells and Irvin make the bullpen better if we can replace them in the rotation. If Means returns 1) how effective is he coming back from this injury compared to what Wells and Irvin bring and 2) no matter how he performs, he's only here for 1 more year. Even if Bradish returns, he's very likely to have TJS at some point in the next year or two (just my guess after hearing Elias talk speak on Bradish today and also considering the trends in injury/surgery among elite arms) If Bradish doesn't return or Means is equal than or less than Irvin or Wells, how long does Elias wait to make a trade? When does he think Povich is ready? McDermott? Does he feel comfortable going to Rookies for pitching help especially if they aren't a Top 100 guy? We ain't got much at AAA. Next year, as it stands, we have Bradish (maybe), Grayson, Kremer, Wells, Irvin, Povich, McDermott? In the past the Orioles don't spend money on FA starters. Still probably two seasons before we see results from Elias and Perez' efforts in the International market. We got some decent starter prospects scattered between Bowie and Aberdeen. But, worst case Scenario, we are looking at ______, Grayson, _______, _______, Kremer; we need to fill in the blanks effectively if we want to compete for a World Series in 2025 So what's the plan Mike?

I also didn't see the game tonight, so not sure how they pitched him compared to Boston

The early scouting report on Holliday seems to be pitch away with off speed, and if you get ahead, then work back in and/or up with the FB with 2 strikes

They all can't be Curtis Goodwin

As a HS Pitching Coach, I have used this with my pitchers

Does this injury hinder him offensively? How long until fully recovered?

I felt that we learned Cano is not a closer last year. Great set up, gets grounders, not a lot of Ks. I wonder where Kimbrell was. We paid the man 13 million; he can't work on back to back days? If Kimbrell truly couldn't go, then I do think you keep rolling with Akin there. Were seeing early that were are short 1 good relief arm and 1 good starter