So what does this team need?

[OFFNY]

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It's what you need.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440784

[OFFNY]

o

o

It's what you need.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440784

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[JLee2027]

Actually I think we are fine. The pitching has come around the past two weeks (3.00 ERA), which is the same time the offense slumped after a hot start.

Just pitch as we've been since late April and its going to be a great year.

[mdbdotcom]

This team needs a good foot massage and a backrub. That is all.

[BohKnowsBmore]

This team needs a good foot massage and a backrub. That is all.

Maybe a good schvitz as well. I agree, they will be fine.

To the point of the OP, it's sort of tough to say as they have something at least solid at almost every spot, so there aren't many clear upgrades or areas where a decent piece offers a large delta. Obviously a true TOR would be welcomed, but I don't think the price to get one would be a wise use of resources. I could see us shutting down Garcia once he has fulfilled the rule-5 requirements and bringing in a strong 7/8th inning guy a la Miller (maybe not to that level, though). I wouldn't mind us dealing with the Brewers for something like Carlos Gomez and Boxberger, sending a pitching prospect and Lough (part of clearing a spot for Gomez).

[weams]

Maybe a good schvitz as well. I agree, they will be fine.

To the point of the OP, it's sort of tough to say as they have something at least solid at almost every spot, so there aren't many clear upgrades or areas where a decent piece offers a large delta. Obviously a true TOR would be welcomed, but I don't think the price to get one would be a wise use of resources. I could see us shutting down Garcia once he has fulfilled the rule-5 requirements and bringing in a strong 7/8th inning guy a la Miller (maybe not to that level, though). I wouldn't mind us dealing with the Brewers for something like Carlos Gomez and Boxberger, sending a pitching prospect and Lough (part of clearing a spot for Gomez).

Tony Watson (Pirates) – Clint Hurdle sure isn’t afraid to use Watson as he has averaged 74 innings the last two years. Watson is a well rounded pitcher, posting a solid walk rate (1.7 per nine) and K-rate (9.4 per nine). Armed with nasty stuff and plenty of opportunity, this southpaw figures to be among the lead leaders in holds again in 2015.

RHP OLIVER DRAKE: Drake is a grizzled veteran of the Orioles' minor league system. He's been in the organization since 2008 after the O's drafted him out of Navy, but has played just one game above Double-A during his tenure. A shoulder injury essentially ended Drake's hopes of being a starting pitcher, but a conversion to relief has revitalized his career. Drake racked up 31 saves and struck out 12.1 batters per nine innings for Bowie in 2014.

Jake McGee (Rays) – While McGee won’t break camp with the team due to injury, his value still remains high. A lefty that consistently throws in the upper 90s, McGee has power stuff that has had him in the mix for the Rays closer for a couple years now. Expect strong numbers across the board highlighted by a strong K-rate (11.4 per nine). If Jake retains the closer role right away, look to Brad Boxberger to excel in his stead.

LHP TIM BERRY: Berry is 23 He was selected in the 50th round of the 2009 amateur draft. If Berry makes it to the majors with the Orioles, he'll become the lowest-drafted player in franchise history to do so. In fact, Berry already received a one-day call-up to the big leagues in 2014, but he didn't make a pitching appearance. Still, Berry could return soon as a lefty specialist at the very least, if his 2014 success against left-handed hitters is any indication. Lefties batted .212 with a .506 OPS against Berry last year. He might not have more than a cup of coffee in 2015, but could have a bright future in the long run.

RHP DYLAN BUNDY: Bundy, 22, was once ranked as the top pitching prospect in baseball before undergoing July 2013 Tommy John surgery. When Bundy returned in 2014, his fastball velocity was down and he struggled with his command, walking 13 batters in 26.1 innings at Single-A Frederick. Still, it's not unusual for pitchers to take significant time to regain their feel and their velocity after Tommy John surgery. Bundy's pedigree is as good as anyone's; most national publications still rate him as the Orioles' No. 1 prospect, anticipating a return to full health. Bundy will likely have an innings restriction in 2015 and need at least another few months in the minors to work his way back. But if he returns to pre-surgery form, he could potentially be on track to make a late-season contribution to the Orioles

various sources

[weams]

Mike Wright 2014 Scouting Report

After allowing six runs in just four and two-third innings of work on July 20th, Wright was sporting a 6.42 and was looking like his lack of out-pitch had caught up to him against AAA hitters. Then, something clicked and there was no better pitcher in the organization down the stretch. Over his last seven starts, Wright allowed just five earned runs over 47.1 innings (0.95) with a 37-8 K- BB ratio while allowing no earned runs in his last 24.2 innings pitched. When he's on, he can go deep into games and miss bats, but until the end of the season he struggled to find any consistency. As good as he was late in the year he was terrible in May and June where he went 1-7 with a 7.76 ERA and a 30-23 K-BB ratio over 51 innings. so which Mike Wright is he? That's the question the Orioles wonder as well. Wright throws 91-94 MPH and can touch 95-96 on occasion. His command can come and go and still struggles to command his fastball on his arm side. his slider can flash plus on occasion and his changeup can be an average offering. Former Oriole Jason Johnson might be a decent comp for Wright though a move to the bullpen might allow his stuff to play up. Wright will be starting pitching depth in Norfolk next season as he tries to answer who he really is on the mound.

[weams]

Mychal Givens - RHP - Bowie Baysox (AA) Age: 24

Here's an intriguing development. Givens has walked just 2.84 batters per nine innings thus far in 2015 after walking 5.98 per nine lastyear. Not surprisingly, he was far and away the most dominant reliever in the O's minors in April. He has the stuff, particularly a hellacious mid-90's sinker thrown from a low 3/4 arm slot as well as a hard slider with some bite. If he continues to show this new and improved control, we may see him in Baltimore later in the year.

[El Gordo]

It would seem that a lot of people agree with DD than we really didn't need to do anything over the winter, since they seem to think that we don't really need anything now.

[fansince71]

http://www.si.com/mlb/strike-zone/2013/10/07/mlb-playoff-teams-payroll-rays-athletics-indians-pirates

There are the facts. Now what is your response?

Revenue sharing has evened it out somewhat i agree.

[BohKnowsBmore]

It would seem that a lot of people agree with DD than we really didn't need to do anything over the winter, since they seem to think that we don't really need anything now.

Well those who were in the opposing camp, that we needed to do something, rarely presented alternative targets or plans. More so an amorphous "do something."

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[weams]

Well those who were in the opposing camp, that we needed to do something, rarely presented alternative targets or plans. More so an amorphous "do something."

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I would love to hear what the amatuer baseball excutives think would work better than what the professionals did. Especially with it evident that we are up against the budget with possibly five million to be spent later.

[Gus]

I think Baltimore city was destroyed long ago by jobs moving overseas and other such policies that allow corporate disinvestment in the nation