I’m disappointed more O’s didn’t get in, but it’s hardly the biggest travesty in all star history, so, shrug.
Jim Palmer mentioned on the broadcast that he didn’t make the All Star team two of the three times he won the Cy Young.
I get that everybody wants the best of both worlds.
But 2 questions: 1) What would be the plan for the pitching next year if we just went the rental/shortest term route?
2) Is Quantrill a guy that you trust making postseason starts? If so, what gives you confidence in him?
Picking at 22 and 32 we have a chance to nab some guys with resumes.
Benge, Brecht, Honeycutt, Amick, White, Culpepper, and one of the NCAA C if we want. Hopefully we can get two of those guys when we pick.
Developing pitching and keeping it healthy is hard. With our recent history with bats it might be good to keep growing them. Benge and White/Amick would be ideal. They could be real close to Bowie this time next year.
Hopefully, Santander is Tuck’s replacement. He is worthy, and his hard work should be rewarded if there is room.
Kimbrel would have been nice, but Clay Holmes, when rested and healthy, has much better stuff. I know the numbers are poor for him at the moment, but he is nasty. Kimbrel is a gutty vet who used to be incredibly tough. His selection this year would have been about his career and legacy. That is not a popular take on this board, so be it.
Westburg and Mountcastle can use the time off. Both are supposed to be fairly banged up at the moment. O’Hearn is just another guy I would have loved to see make it. A grinder, who exemplifies the blue collar fan base of Baltimore. A great story, but mostly a platoon guy.
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