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Diehard_O's_Fan Major Leaguer

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I can't believe Dan signed Ubaldo. What in the world was he thinking? He had to be drunk. I don't think there is anyway that Gallardo will be as bad as Ubaldo. I expect Gallardo to be alot better actually. Gallardo could be the Orioles best starter. That wouldn't surprise me at all.

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Ubaldo had a terrible first 2-3 outings last spring too. I won't pay any attention until his 3rd/4th start.

He opened ST last year against the Tigers and he gave up 6 runs (5 earned) in 1 1/3 innings. He gave up 2 hits, walked 2 and struck out 2 in a 15-2 loss. I'd agree with your assessment that he had a terrible start.

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He opened ST last year against the Tigers and he gave up 6 runs (5 earned) in 1 1/3 innings. He gave up 2 hits, walked 2 and struck out 2 in a 15-2 loss. I'd agree with your assessment that he had a terrible start.

He will be far from the first pitcher to have this happen to, which is why they have ST games, before they start the regular season, not sure why so many people are quick to start drinking the kool-aid around here. :)

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Ubaldo is what he is. He is volatile, but still capable of a good to great start on any given day if his stuff is working. He is wild, but his control has gotten better.

I will delay freaking out until after several spring training starts. I predict Ubaldo will have an ERA between 3.5 and 4.5 by season's end, with a couple of great starts sprinkled in. It's not the end of the world, especially at 13.5 M (less deferred $).

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