Loewen's First Inning

[byrdz]

Already out of the game,

	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERALoewen 	1.2	4	4	4	4	1	1	12.27

[BaltBird 24]

Also should be noted that he hit two batters, Pujols and Glaus. I'm guess they were back to back HBP's which led to his early exit.

[byrdz]

Also should be noted that he hit two batters, Pujols and Glaus. I'm guess they were back to back HBP's which led to his early exit.

Forgot about those doozies, thanks.

[NewMarketSean]

VERY worried about Loewen this year and for his career. The walks are not encouraging and there is always the health issue.

And with a line like that, you have to think that something is wrong with his arm, whether he admits it or not.

[wickedwitch]

Could we move him to the minors temporarily citing injury rehab?

[davearm]

Could we move him to the minors temporarily citing injury rehab?

He'd have to be DLed before he could be sent on a rehab assignment.

[JTrea81]

My guess is he's going on the DL to start the season and that will push us to grab Marquis in the Roberts deal.

Burres will be the 5th starter and Albers will be sent to AAA because he has an option. Bierd becomes the long reliever.

[ChrisAF79]

That is a very ugly line. Given Loewen's history (both performance and injury), this is very disconcerting news. I wouldn't be shocked if he started the season on the DL.

[Frobby]

Not concerned about the walks. His numbers regarding walks and Ks improved as he rose throught he minors. It would be a poor analysis to simply look at his total IP and total BBs and start drawing conclusions.

I'm sorry, but you're just ignoring the obvious evidence that Loewen hasn't regained a passable level of command this spring after taking most of last year off. I wish that weren't the case, but it is. I'm very discouraged by how he has performed this spring. His walks totals are unacceptable and they are just one facet of what has been an extremely rocky spring for him.

[GoOs3]

My guess is he's going on the DL to start the season and that will push us to grab Marquis in the Roberts deal.

Burres will be the 5th starter and Albers will be sent to AAA because he has an option. Bierd becomes the long reliever.

What about Gallagher?

[clapdiddy]

What about Gallagher?

I believe he's pitching in the Cubs' system right now!

[Harry Carry]

What about Gallagher?

I think AM would like to give Gallagher a few starts in AAA to give him some innings. He has only pitched 6 innings so far. I think he is scheduled to start Thursday or Friday.

[davearm]

What about Gallagher?

FWIW, I tend to agree with the notion that starting Gallagher in AAA is wise.

He could start out in the MLB rotation if necessary. But it isn't necessary.

[ChaosLex]

IF Loewen has a good season (either this year or the next), I think it might be wise to sell high. Much like we did with Bedard.

[Crazysilver03]

IF Loewen has a good season (either this year or the next), I think it might be wise to sell high. Much like we did with Bedard.

Loewen is going to have to have multiple good seasons though, like Bedard. This was the reasoning behind why Guthrie couldnt be traded for a big haul.

Regarding Loewen, I think he will probably start the year on the DL. Maybe we will see Penn earlier than expected.