Grantland: Why Is One of Baltimore's Best Starting Pitchers Stuck in the Bullpen?

[AlbionHero]

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-kevin-gausman-baltimore-orioles-starting-pitchers-dan-duquette/

Interesting article trying to figure out exactly why Gausman isn't in the rotation right now.

[Redskins Rick]

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-kevin-gausman-baltimore-orioles-starting-pitchers-dan-duquette/

Interesting article trying to figure out exactly why Gausman isn't in the rotation right now.

Gausman has potential and might be in the rotation, at this point.

But, I am not sure, I would go as far as say, he is one of the Best Starting pitchers.

[Aglets]

Once Gausman shows he can get outs from the bullpen... Then I'll entertain the notion that he might be able to help us from the rotation.

So far he hasn't really shown much of anything....yes I know it's early.

[Herman]

Gausman belongs in the rotation. He has too much potential and talent to be in the minors or in the bullpen

[Redskins Rick]

Gausman belongs in the rotation. He has too much potential and talent to be in the minors or in the bullpen

Have you watched any games this year?

[Herman]

Have you watched any games this year?

lol cute

Gausman wasn't drafted 4th overall to be put in the bullpen. Gausman clearly has the talent and upside to be in the rotation right now.

[Redskins Rick]

lol cute

Gausman wasn't drafted 4th overall to be put in the bullpen. Gausman clearly has the talent and upside to be in the rotation right now.

If you watched him pitch, then you would see that he is a two pitch pitcher.

he needs to work on his third pitch, if he wants to be successful in the rotation.

He also had suffered from a lack of movement on his heater.

Granted he has the tools and the makeup to be a very good SP.

He has to work on some things.

[MachoMachadoMan]

lol cute

Gausman wasn't drafted 4th overall to be put in the bullpen. Gausman clearly has the talent and upside to be in the rotation right now.

Brian Matusz was picked 4th overall and is nothing more than a bullpen arm lefty specialist. Draft position means nothing. Miguel Gonzalez was picked out of the Mexican league and has been one of our best starters for several years. Matusz got a much longer look as a starter, but he was also on a team that didn't expect to compete for the division or the pennant.

The bullpen has not been steady so far this year. Gausman has the opportunity to make a major impact on this year's team as a guy who can get out of jams and go 2-3 innings when necessary to bridge to Britton. Let's seem him nail that down before saying he HAS to be in the rotation.

Of course, if Bud Norris doesn't turn it around in the next few starts, they may be switching places.

[Redskins Rick]

Brian Matusz was picked 4th overall and is nothing more than a bullpen arm lefty specialist. Draft position means nothing. Miguel Gonzalez was picked out of the Mexican league and has been one of our best starters for several years. Matusz got a much longer look as a starter, but he was also on a team that didn't expect to compete for the division or the pennant.

The bullpen has not been steady so far this year. Gausman has the opportunity to make a major impact on this year's team as a guy who can get out of jams and go 2-3 innings when necessary to bridge to Britton. Let's seem him nail that down before saying he HAS to be in the rotation.

Of course, if Bud Norris doesn't turn it around in the next few starts, they may be switching places.

Brian too, suffers from being a 2 pitch pitcher, another pitch and he might be able to get guys out on both sides of the plate.

[Ripken]

I'm concerned about Gausman right now. I don't see growth. Add to that where Bundy and Harvey are... I sure hope we lock up Tillman for a while.

[TheDirtyBird]

I don't want to knock Gausmans work in the bullpen as the decider as to why he can't be a starter. For one let's see someone like Bud try and pitch out of the pen, I bet he'd get ripped apart too. Let's not forget that Britton is an excellent guy in the pen, doesn't make him a starter though. Give him a go

[Redskins Rick]

]His fastball movement is ridiculous.[/b] If you want to see bad fastballs' date=' watch Hunter or Scott Feldman pitch.

It basically boils down to the organization, for some reason, doesn't think anything of him and has no faith in him. Hard to perform well when you're getting vibes like that from your own people.[/quote']

When he is on, yes it does.

But, he hasn't had the best movement on this at times, this season.

[Il BuonO]

Brian too, suffers from being a 2 pitch pitcher, another pitch and he might be able to get guys out on both sides of the plate.

I defy any of you to name one pitch Bud Norris currently throws which is better than Gausman's. Bud's slider? Kevin's change up. FB? Nope.

RZ noted that veteranosity plays a role. Look, there's a very real possibility they are giving Norris the opportunity to perform up to the level he did last year before trading him.

With everyone healthy, it makes sense to try to trade one of the more expensive veterans at some point, both to clear a spot for Gausman and to acquire a bit of talent in return. Those vets become more marketable if they’re starting, as opposed to throwing long relief — even if the guy in the pen is already better than most of them.

[Redskins Rick]

I defy any of you to name one pitch Bud Norris currently throws which is better than Gausman's. Bud's slider? Kevin's change up. FB? Nope.

RZ noted that veteranosity plays a role. Look, there's a very real possibility they are giving Norris the opportunity to perform up to the level he did last year before trading him.

With everyone healthy, it makes sense to try to trade one of the more expensive veterans at some point, both to clear a spot for Gausman and to acquire a bit of talent in return. Those vets become more marketable if they’re starting, as opposed to throwing long relief — even if the guy in the pen is already better than most of them.

I respect your opinion, I understand your thought process, but don't buy into it.

But, for the moment, I trust Buck.

Buck is going to do what he things is best for the overall club, with the goal of the WS in mind.

[Hank Scorpio]

I defy any of you to name one pitch Bud Norris currently throws which is better than Gausman's. Bud's slider? Kevin's change up. FB? Nope.

RZ noted that veteranosity plays a role. Look, there's a very real possibility they are giving Norris the opportunity to perform up to the level he did last year before trading him.

With everyone healthy, it makes sense to try to trade one of the more expensive veterans at some point, both to clear a spot for Gausman and to acquire a bit of talent in return. Those vets become more marketable if they?re starting, as opposed to throwing long relief ? even if the guy in the pen is already better than most of them.

I think Norris' slider is better.

But he's a hot mess, that guy. His fastball is all over creation. No command.