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    Is Hyde/Sigbot burying another prospect?

    in Orioles Talk

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    52 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

    The whole “this is a good problem to have” stuff is really bs.

    If this was a complete team, this would be a good problem.

    Instead, the pitching staff is incomplete and we have too many capable guys languishing away right now. 
     

    Moves should have been made to change all of that.

    I know a lot of people agree with that.  I do.  Others don't question Elias.  I stayed out of some off season threads because of the "101" contingent.  Elais has no doubt done a terrific job and I hope he's here forever.  He's also made mistakes.  Of course, no one is perfect, but I don't agree with the bullpen construction and usage.  I don't agree with the end of roster decisions, which involve some kids in Norfolk.  The Kjerstad situation is stupid.  Hyde is an extension of this.  Doesn't mean I'm always right, ME knows far more than I, but the pen could be better and the clock is ticking on some prospects.

    So, yeah, I'm really happy with the overall direction of the team and the talent on hand.  It's exciting.  Great job.  I think it could be even better.  Now that the new owner is here, I really hope we see a couple extensions.  I really hope Elias does better than adding a Fuji and Flaherty this year.  Those failures get magnified in the playoffs.

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    Bullpen 2024

    in Orioles Talk

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    Dave and Co. just got here so they deserve some time but for this team to take the next step it has to stop being cheap.  There were FA pitchers out there who could have helped.  There were also trades that could have been made from our deep prospect pool.  Sure, that would have lessened our depth and cost the O's some low cost player years, but both of those are also solvable by spending some money.  The money hoarding cartel is gone and it's time to start acting like a team that wants to win the trophy.

    Albert Suarez 2024

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    16 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

    Not a chance. Someone will take a look at him in their pen if the Orioles try to move him now. Somebody will ultimately need to be sent down, go on the Jimenez pothole IL, or get DFA'd. 

    Webb looked bad yesterday, Means looked really bad, Wells and Perez are injured, Baumann can't throw strikes, Heasley is awful, Norfolk starters need more time, and we're all holding our breath on Bradish.  There are plenty of innings available in Baltimore.  If Suarez shows he can be effective, he'll be here for a while.  Heck, I'm happy ME grabbed Ramirez when he did.

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