Gausman Up, Garcia Not Listed On Board

[Can_of_corn]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kevin Gausman listed among relievers. Garcia not listed among starters <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Orioles&src=hash">#Orioles</a></p>— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) <a href="

">June 24, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No Garcia on board. Gausman is here.</p>— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) <a href="

">June 24, 2013</a></blockquote>

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[isestrex]

Niiiiiiice

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[webbrick2010]

I agree with shipping out Garcia... but Gausman needs time in minors to work on a third pitch.

[LookitsPuck]

Per Britt:

Garcia said he will go on waivers. could become a free agent. Has no plans to retire.

[Can_of_corn]

I agree with shipping out Garcia... but Gausman needs time in minors to work on a third pitch.

He doesn't need a third pitch to work out of the pen.

I do agree that he will need to refine his slider if he will be starting.

[centralpaosfan]

Obviously the warehouse read my post on here begging not to have Freddy pitch on the weekend I'm coming into Baltimore to watch the O's/Yanks series....lol. Very happy to see him gone.

[LookitsPuck]

Per Dan C.

Freddy Garcia is heading back to Miami. He's been DFad. He won't retire. Did not rule out accepting a minor lg asst w Os

[Malike]

I'm okay with this. Gausman will most likely be as bad or worse than Freddy, but whatever.

[Tony-OH]

So, Gausman makes one start in AAA, shows the same issues (of missing in the middle of the plate and seeing those mistakes hammered), yet he's called back up and is among the relievers?

Now, maybe the Orioles have decided that for now his stuff works better one time through an order, but it seems a bit strange to take a top prospect like this and use him as a reliever. It's even more strange if they put him back in the rotation. Regardless, it sure will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.

[ACDC27]

I think this is an incase move to protect the pen. Freddie you gave us all you could my man helped us win a few games. Good luck to you.

[isestrex]

So, Gausman makes one start in AAA, shows the same issues (of missing in the middle of the plate and seeing those mistakes hammered), yet he's called back up and is among the relievers?

Now, maybe the Orioles have decided that for now his stuff works better one time through an order, but it seems a bit strange to take a top prospect like this and use him as a reliever. It's even more strange if they put him back in the rotation. Regardless, it sure will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.

It seems to work well for the Cardinals... both Wainwright and Lynn worked out great as middle/late relievers first and then starters next. They appear to be doing the same thing with Rosenthal too...

[Gurgi]

Gausman might be a decent reliever because he didnt walk much in AA. Maybe one or two inning stints he can just think about bringing the FB and change.

[Hank Scorpio]

Better Gausman than Garcia.

[clapdiddy]

So, Gausman makes one start in AAA, shows the same issues (of missing in the middle of the plate and seeing those mistakes hammered), yet he's called back up and is among the relievers?

Now, maybe the Orioles have decided that for now his stuff works better one time through an order, but it seems a bit strange to take a top prospect like this and use him as a reliever. It's even more strange if they put him back in the rotation. Regardless, it sure will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.

Extremely confusing. Isn't there another pitcher on the 40-man that could have received the call up at this point?

[Hank Scorpio]

So, Gausman makes one start in AAA, shows the same issues (of missing in the middle of the plate and seeing those mistakes hammered), yet he's called back up and is among the relievers?

Now, maybe the Orioles have decided that for now his stuff works better one time through an order, but it seems a bit strange to take a top prospect like this and use him as a reliever. It's even more strange if they put him back in the rotation. Regardless, it sure will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.

They did that with Bundy last year (obviously in a limited capacity.)

I dunno... I just wanted Garcia gone. He just doesn't have the stuff.