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Will the Gausman Yo-Yo Continue? Time has come to move Bud from the rotation.

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Are we trying to win or not hurt people's feelings?

Does anyone really believe this? How can this make any sense whatsoever? You're suggesting that the Orioles make decisions to knowingly lose more games than they have to in order to make Bud Norris' self esteem a tiny bit better. This is the same team that recently optioned their best starter, Chen, to Frederick to gain a tiny advantage in roster maneuvering. The same team that just DFA'd Delmon, their '14 playoff hero. The same team that declined to sign fan and clubhouse favorite Nick Markakis.

The idea that Buck and Duquette are old softies who can't stand to hurt someone's feelings and would rather lose seems ludicrous to me. Actually, let me rephrase. That idea is ludicrous.

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I think you do have to give veterans more slack because they have earned it. Additionally this is a free agent year for Bud. So yes, I do believe that gets factored in.

I didn't use the term "softies", you did.

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I think you do have to give veterans more slack because they have earned it. Additionally this is a free agent year for Bud. So yes, I do believe that gets factored in.

I didn't use the term "softies", you did.

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Point still stands. You've earned the right for others to infer the most negative possible interpretation of whatever you say through your constant, overly-critical posts.

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Does anyone really believe this? How can this make any sense whatsoever? You're suggesting that the Orioles make decisions to knowingly lose more games than they have to in order to make Bud Norris' self esteem a tiny bit better. This is the same team that recently optioned their best starter, Chen, to Frederick to gain a tiny advantage in roster maneuvering. The same team that just DFA'd Delmon, their '14 playoff hero. The same team that declined to sign fan and clubhouse favorite Nick Markakis.

The idea that Buck and Duquette are old softies who can't stand to hurt someone's feelings and would rather lose seems ludicrous to me. Actually, let me rephrase. That idea is ludicrous.

I think you do have to give veterans more slack because they have earned it. Additionally this is a free agent year for Bud. So yes, I do believe that gets factored in.

I didn't use the term "softies", you did.

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Point still stands. You've earned the right for others to infer the most negative possible interpretation of whatever you say through your constant, overly-critical posts.

Then I will infer that you must be a murderer or rapist by your overtly rude post:) seems fair:)

Back to the topic of baseball: Long overdue for Norris to leave the rotation and Gausman to replace him.

But I am sure you would stick with Bud. Great analysis.

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No, you used these words:

"Are we trying to win or not hurt other people's feelings?"

What interpretation were you expecting other than the one you got based on those words? It seems pretty clear what you're implying. Since basically every reader that has responded has taken it to mean that way, perhaps it makes sense to own those words and explain if you meant something different than what you wrote. It happens. We all hyperbolize or struggle to explain ourselves at times. Ignoring it and acting like everyone else is just misinterpreting what you wrote doesn't seem like the best course of action to me. Just my 2 cents.

Regarding the topic, I am certainly hoping Gausman gets all of Norris' future starts. I wasn't a fan of his style when he did well last year so I'm certainly not enjoying him this year. It appears that the change has been made, but we will see.

Here is my question: do you think Norris will be s strong asset to the bullpen or will he be Tommy Hunter when he is off (high gopher balls). What do you think of his potential as a reliever?

I am thinking he may be a very strong asset for us out of the bullpen, but we will see.

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Here is my question: do you think Norris will be s strong asset to the bullpen or will he be Tommy Hunter when he is off (high gopher balls). What do you think of his potential as a reliever?

I am thinking he may be a very strong asset for us out of the bullpen, but we will see.

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Here's my question for you: Do you really think DD and Buck are trying to win or avoid hurting someone's feelings?
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Here is my question: do you think Norris will be s strong asset to the bullpen or will he be Tommy Hunter when he is off (high gopher balls). What do you think of his potential as a reliever?

I am thinking he may be a very strong asset for us out of the bullpen, but we will see.

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I think Bud Norris will not participate long term in our bullpen. That's what I think.

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I think Bud Norris will not participate long term in our bullpen. That's what I think.

Assuming you think he will be traded? Any thoughts if we get anything of value in return?

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Assuming you think he will be traded? Any thoughts if we get anything of value in return?

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Or he might go back into the rotation full time! Never can tell. He will not be a long term participant in our bullpen.

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