I would accept 110-52

[Frobby]

We're 11-5, ten percent of the way through the season, less those two spare games at the end. Call them both losses. 110-52, I'll take it!

It's all about the starting pitching. So far the innings are very low but the bullpen has kept us in the games. The IP/start needs to increase real soon, but our starters for the most part haven't let games get out of hand. In the five losses:

Jimenez 5.0 IP 4 R

Tillman 5.1 IP 6 R

Worley 6.0 IP 5 R

Gallardo 6.0 IP 4 R

Gallardo 2.0 IP 4 R

[Roll Tide]

I think you are right about the starters not getting buried. I can't imagine the bullpen being able to sustain the wear over the long term.

Gallardo is a real concern to me and I'm not sure I'm buying the tendinitis thing.

I really hope Guasman is ready to contribute, Wilson looked good to me last night and perhaps ready in his next start to have a 110 pitch count that could let him go deeper.

I'm not really sure about Wright and even though he hasn't lost he's been a mess.

Ulbaldo is what he is, some days that's really good and others a train wreck. He really is that box of chocolates.

Tillman is the frustrating part for me. He looked as if he were emerging before last season. In the loss the other night it was clearly a low strike zone. Sadly Tillman is unable/unwilling to adjust to the umpires zone.

[weams]

We're 11-5, ten percent of the way through the season, less those two spare games at the end. Call them both losses. 110-52, I'll take it!

It's all about the starting pitching. So far the innings are very low but the bullpen has kept us in the games. The IP/start needs to increase real soon, but our starters for the most part haven't let games get out of hand. In the five losses:

Jimenez 5.0 IP 4 R

Tillman 5.1 IP 6 R

Worley 6.0 IP 5 R

Gallardo 6.0 IP 4 R

Gallardo 2.0 IP 4 R

You are selling the team short.

[isestrex]

I think the real "I'll take it" is that the 7-0 start gives the chance for the team to play .500 ball there rest of the way and end up with 88-74 record.

The team is already 4-5 since the 7-0 stretch.

[wildcard]

I think health is the issue. The offense, defense and pen look good enough to overcome the starting pitching. However, there were too many injuries last year and that is the thing that could keep the O's from winning the division.

[thezeroes]

I would like to see that type of record BUT with the bullpen usage to date the current pace is not sustainable. The team needs more seven inning starts from starters to allow for a better usage of the arms in the pen.

[waroriole]

The starting pitching still looks to be an issue but I think the injury to Gallardo might be a blessing in disguise. What can we expect from Wilson, Wright, and Gausman? Could be fun to find out.

The bulllpen has been even better than I expected. I expected regression from Brach but he looks as good as ever. Givens is a solid 4th man, IMO, and Bundy is emerging as a trusted member as well. We need Matusz to be reliable.

I agree about Gallardo. With the stuff he's shown so far, Wright and Wilson are better options. We may still need to trade for a SP.

[canonfaz]

I agree about Gallardo. With the stuff he's shown so far, Wright and Wilson are better options. We may still need to trade for a SP.

I agree, but the problem IMO, is that anything less than a TOR starter doesn't move the needle much. Now if Gausman can be that #1 guy (and that's a BIG IF), then that makes it easier to trade for a mid rotation starter and to push either Wright or Wilson to the pen.

[waroriole]

I agree, but the problem IMO, is that anything less than a TOR starter doesn't move the needle much. Now if Gausman can be that #1 guy (and that's a BIG IF), then that makes it easier to trade for a mid rotation starter and to push either Wright or Wilson to the pen.

Nah. There's no doubt that at least one of the 3 W's are going to struggle to the point that they have to be replaced. Just a guy who can give us innings at a league average ERA is going to be an improvement. Of course, Dan will probably pay in a trade like he's getting a TOR SP.

[canonfaz]

Nah. There's no doubt that at least one of the 3 W's are going to struggle to the point that they have to be replaced. Just a guy who can give us innings at a league average ERA is going to be an improvement. Of course, Dan will probably pay in a trade like he's getting a TOR SP.

I prefer to see what a starter having a nice year at AAA or AA could do before we make that type of trade though. If we don't have anyone that fits the bill, then sure, go get an innings eater.

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[isestrex]

Nah. There's no doubt that at least one of the 3 W's are going to struggle to the point that they have to be replaced. Just a guy who can give us innings at a league average ERA is going to be an improvement. Of course, Dan will probably pay in a trade like he's getting a TOR SP.

Christian Walker for Mat Latos!

"It's great when you can get a guy with the pedigree of Latos. He's shown exceptional skill at a high level before." -Dan

[waroriole]

I prefer to see what a starter having a nice year at AAA or AA could do before we make that type of trade though. If we don't have anyone that fits the bill, then sure, go get an innings eater.

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Like who? Isn't that what we're doing with Wright and Wilson?

[waroriole]

Christian Walker for Mat Latos!

"It's great when you can get a guy with the pedigree of Latos. He's shown exceptional skill at a high level before." -Dan

Why would they trade Latos? Especially for a guy who has to play 1B, and they've got Abreu.

[isestrex]

Why would they trade Latos? Especially for a guy who has to play 1B, and they've got Abreu.

Not sure if you're taking this seriously or continuing the joke. The White Sox would make this trade in a heart beat.

[waroriole]

Not sure if you're taking this seriously or continuing the joke. The White Sox would make this trade in a heart beat.

How's that? Latos has been great so far. They're in first place. Walker is a AAAA guy.