Chris Tillman Today, 2013

[Rene88]

One step forward, one step back.

[Scrat1]

Ugh, I know it's early but can one of Arrieta, Tillman or Britton please show up?

[oriole]

Ugh, how long do the O's hold on to Tillman before enough is enough? Consistency is key and this guy just does not have any.

[glenn__davis]

Ugh, how long do the O's hold on to Tillman before enough is enough? Consistency is key and this guy just does not have any.

9-3, 2.93 last year. He was very, very good after being called up. Been a disappointing start for him but he deserves a bit of a leash after last year.

[LookitsPuck]

Velocity down around 90-92. Wasn't he hitting 95-96 last year? No control either. Jones didn't help him today.

[DrungoHazewood]

9-3, 2.93 last year. He was very, very good after being called up. Been a disappointing start for him but he deserves a bit of a leash after last year.

He also had a .220-something BABIP, which was unsustainable and likely to regress to the .280 range. He's always been a ~4.00-4.50 FIP pitcher. Don't let ERA drive unrealistic expectations.

[glenn__davis]

He also had a .220-something BABIP, which was unsustainable and likely to regress to the .280 range. He's always been a ~4.00-4.50 FIP pitcher. Don't let ERA drive unrealistic expectations.

Sure, I understand the limitations of ERA. Like I said in the other thread, I think most expected some regression from him this year.

[OFFNY]

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TORONTO BLUE JAYS: O (APRIL 22nd)

Munenori Kawasaki - SS

Melky Cabrera - LF

Jose Bautista - RF

Edwin Encarnacion - 1B

Adam Lind - DH

J.P. Arencibia - C

Colby Rasmus - CF

Brett Lawrie - 3B

Emilio Bonifacio - 2B

J.A. Happ - LHP (2-1, 5.06 ERA)

http://baseballpress.com/lineup.php

[OFFNY]

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CHRIS TILLMAN O (vs. BLUE JAYS, 4/22)

IP:. 6.67

H:o 4

R:O 1

BB: 3

SO: 3

Pitches: 103 (65 Strikes, 38 Balls)

2013 ERA: 5.23

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PITCHES BY INNINGS

11 (61 Strikes)

16 (10 Strikes)

81 (61 Strikes)

12 (71 Strikes)

12 (61 Strikes)

16 (10 Strikes)

28 (20 Strikes) *

* Tillman retired 2 batters before departing in the 7th inning.

[waroriole]

Great outing by Chris. He commanded the FB and kept it down. He also used his height to get a downhill plane and locate low in the zone.

[Aristotelian]

Great outing by Chris. He commanded the FB and kept it down. He also used his height to get a downhill plane and locate low in the zone.

Too bad C did not get a win. He pitched great, possibly the best outing by an Oriole starter this year, and put us in position to come out with the win. His stuff looked good. Even in the 7th when the run scored he was not hit hard.

[weams]

Buck: "Chris Tillman is the story tonight."

[crissfan172]

If you have good stuff and command it, you get guys out. Pretty simple.

[OFFNY]

CHRIS TILLMAN O (vs. BLUE JAYS, 4/22)

IP:. 6.67

H:o 4

R:O 1

BB: 3

SO: 3

Pitches: 103 (65 Strikes, 38 Balls)

2013 ERA: 5.23

******************

PITCHES BY INNINGS

11 (61 Strikes)

16 (10 Strikes)

81 (61 Strikes)

12 (71 Strikes)

12 (61 Strikes)

16 (10 Strikes)

28 (20 Strikes) *

* Tillman retired 2 batters before departing in the 7th inning.

A much-needed shot in the arm, both for Tillman and for the team, who was starving for a solid outing from a starter that went at least into the 7th inning.

[orioles942]

Best outing by far of any Oriole pitcher so far this year, including Chen's 1 run outing which looked better than it was. Im still very concerned that Gonzo isnt what he was last year and that Hammel

is just a serviceable pitcher. We need more shutdown performances like we saw tonight or we will be a .500 team.I'd be for bringing Britton up to pitch on Wed. But I think Burnett will get the call.

Unfortunately.

I think Wednesday's game with be starter by committee with a few guys going 3 innings and then 2 innings. Then a roster move for the trip. Catching Oakland without Cespedes with bad wrist helps.