13 man staff, Todd Williams sent down; Burres makes team and oh yes, Freddie B!

[Sports Guy]

It would be an additional 2M on the payroll.

If we traded Williams for Kim and dropped Trax(paying 1/6 of his salary), we get better and save money.

[Sports Guy]

How pitiful is the Baltimore Sun? They were scooped by the Post again and they still don't have an update hours later.

Regarding the roster, I don't have a lot to say. I don't like it, but I doubt it stays this way for more than 7-10 days. I think everyone is going to be very surprised at how short the leash is for Wright and Traschel this season when they struggle.

If that is all this is, why not skip Trax's first start???

[SHAWN555]

I understand that Payton is hurt, but at his age it is not a suprise. Did we do anything to improve our ability to hit left handed pitching? We have been horrible at it for years now.

I cannot believe that our roster on opening day shows no improvement in facing lefties.

[Sports Guy]

I honestly can say i continue to be amazed by this team.

We have 2 starters that we aren't sure can get through 5 innings, yet we couldn't wait to acquire these guys? What have they done that is so surprising to them?

Now, we are carrying 2 long men because we don't have confidence in them.

And, on top of that, we have the worse bench in baseball and its not even close.

How bad is this organization?

[SHAWN555]

All the front office has said this spring was how they improved the depth. If that is so why do we have a three man bench of Bynum Bako and Gomez? Why is our depth in Norfolk.

[El Gordo]

Why shouldn't Trachsel and Wright be able to get past the 4th inning the first few times out?

How many other teams are going with a 13 man staff?

What you see is what you get. Do you think they will go deeper. Or will you leave them in because they ought to be able to no matter how bad they are and let them get shelled and loose a couple or three games. Woulda shoulda coulda, no matter, this is the situation now, why not try to cope with it.

[Whatever0]

Has anything gone right for the Orioles since Benson was injured? Everything since then seems to have sapped away my enthusiasm for this year. With this bench, Bynum is the backup at both corner OF spots, and Gomez is the backup at 1st/DH. That's just pathetic.

[slowey404]

With this lineup (Tejada, Roberts, Kakes, Huff, Mora, Ramon and Gibby) are not going to sit much the first month, and with a bench like ours Sammy P doesn't need to worry about getting “at bats” for a young bat like Knotts or House or someone like that. So with a 13 man staff we hope Sammy is not afraid to yank Wright or Traschel in the 3rd inning if they don’t have it. Sammy job is on the line this year, and if we can get off to a winning April with our schedule we can only hope that, that momentum can carry through out the rest off the season.

[Crazysilver03]

All the front office has said this spring was how they improved the depth. If that is so why do we have a three man bench of Bynum Bako and Gomez? Why is our depth in Norfolk.

Since the team refuses to platoon, everyone is nearly an everyday player so no real need to play other players over them. Thus, the depth comes in if any of them gets injured. They can dip down to Bowie or Norfolk and grab someone who wont fall compeletly on their face.

[Moose Milligan]

I honestly can say i continue to be amazed by this team.

We have 2 starters that we aren't sure can get through 5 innings, yet we couldn't wait to acquire these guys? What have they done that is so surprising to them?

Now, we are carrying 2 long men because we don't have confidence in them.

And, on top of that, we have the worse bench in baseball and its not even close.

How bad is this organization?

C'mon, are you really amazed?

[Sports Guy]

Perlozzo, Duq and Flanny have how many years of baseball experience between them? 60-100 years?? Something like that probably??? They actually think they are bringing the best 25 players north? They actually think this setup gives us our best chance to win right now?

They should all be fired today. If only PA had a clue as to how horrible this is.

[Crazysilver03]

Has anything gone right for the Orioles since Benson was injured? Everything since then seems to have sapped away my enthusiasm for this year. With this bench, Bynum is the backup at both corner OF spots, and Gomez is the backup at 1st/DH. That's just pathetic.

This is just wrong thinking. Right now Gomez can be called that but he really isnt. Currently there will be a rotation of Huff, Millar, and Gibbons between LF, DH, and 1B. Once Payton returns it will be between Bench, DH, and 1B. So Gomez is not the backup to 1B/DH.

[orioles119]

The 13 man pitching staff is very strange, as they don't expect Trachsel and Wright to get through 5 innings. What I don't understand is that they have that bridge to Ray in Bradford, Walker, and Williamson. Why so many other guys in the pen? I'm not saying go with a five man bullpen, but it's excessive.

As for the bench... I'd worry more if the Orioles were in the National League. I tell you - some people here get real worked up over nothing sometimes.

[orioles119]

Perlozzo, Duq and Flanny have how many years of baseball experience between them? 60-100 years?? Something like that probably??? They actually think they are bringing the best 25 players north? They actually think this setup gives us our best chance to win right now?

They should all be fired today. If only PA had a clue as to how horrible this is.

If only Kotchman were an O...

[JohnD]

I'll say this after having been at an establishment that tends to serve adults late at night. The fact that we're on six pages in debating the 25th player of the roster says something about this site, the people who visit it, and lets the organization know that at least a few people still care about the team. And for that, I think this is all good. As for the decision itself..............