Relievers of note

[Ruzious]

The category I put them in was pitchers groomed as relievers from the time they are drafted. Cleavinger and Messenger are in that category.

Well, this is your comment that I was referring to:

Most of these guys who are relievers in the lower minors usually don't amount to much. It's usually the failed starters in high A, AA, and AAA. It's more likely we'll see Chris Lee, David Hess, Grimes, and Means in a future Oriole bullpen than Cleavinger, Meinsenger, or Gonzalez.

Again, I believe they were relievers BEFORE they were drafted. I think your conclusion likely will prove to be wrong.

[Frobby]

Now at Frederick, Cleavinger struck out 8 in 3.2 IP tonight, allowing one hit.

[Tony-OH]

Now at Frederick, Cleavinger struck out 8 in 3.2 IP tonight, allowing one hit.

He struck out 8 of the 13 batters he faced in 55 pitches. A few more outings like that and he'll be in AA. If he can get there he could be a left-handed relief option next season some time.