Ubaldo to start Thursday in place of Tillman

[LookitsPuck]

Maybe Buck knows what he is doing?

I don't think anybody knows what they're doing when it comes to Ubaldo. It's clear that Buck would rather not start him. But he has to deal with what he's given.

[eddie83]

Yesterday was perfect to bring Ubaldo in. Plenty of cushion to not have to use Brach. But maybe Ubaldo is due for a decent 5 inning start.

And if he comes out walking the park then you waste relief arms in a game you don't want to have to use them. He isn't a reliever.

[Mayor McCheese]

Crews are outside of Ubaldos place right now. Making sure he can't miss that pothole.

[O's84]

And if he comes out walking the park then you waste relief arms in a game you don't want to have to use them. He isn't a reliever.

He's the exact opposite of a reliever.

[Redskins Rick]

I don't think anybody knows what they're doing when it comes to Ubaldo. It's clear that Buck would rather not start him. But he has to deal with what he's given.

Its clear that whatever Buck and DD do with Ubaldo, some posters are going to complain loudly about it.

[LookitsPuck]

Its clear that whatever Buck and DD do with Ubaldo, some posters are going to complain loudly about it.

It's because he's an unmitigated disaster. What do you expect? Sunshine and lollipops? The guy has an ERA over 7 as a starter and near 6 as a reliever. He doesn't go deep into games. He can't be trusted in close games.

But I'm not going to blame Buck. It's not his fault. You can only cut steak so well with butter knives.

[Woody Held]

Gunkel isn't on the 40 man roster. Why was everyone assuming he would be the guy? Who would you DFA who's name doesn't begin with a U

[Redskins Rick]

Gunkel isn't on the 40 man roster. Why was everyone assuming he would be the guy? Who would you DFA who's name doesn't begin with a U

Gunkel is an option, or the team wouldn't have pulled him from his last assigned start.

40 man roster hasn't never been an issue for DD.

Hopefully, somebody on the DL, and being moved to the 60 day DL isn't the scenario.

[SpinJr]

Id say Ubaldo vs Scherzer has to be the biggest mismatch since David and Goliath(if it happens). We know how THAT showdown ended up.I dont see a similar upset here. But stranger thinbgs have happened in sports...right Jeff Reboulet?

Only hope I have is Ubaldo is know to throw a gem once I awhile in the midst of terrible years (which we've witnessed now 2.5 times)

[Can_of_corn]

Id say Ubaldo vs Scherzer has to be the biggest mismatch since David and Goliath(if it happens). We know how THAT showdown ended up.I dont see a similar upset here. But stranger thinbgs have happened in sports...right Jeff Reboulet?

Schmidt Vs Clemens opening day 1989.

[Redskins Rick]

Id say Ubaldo vs Scherzer has to be the biggest mismatch since David and Goliath(if it happens). We know how THAT showdown ended up.I dont see a similar upset here. But stranger thinbgs have happened in sports...right Jeff Reboulet?

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Tippy 3 pickoff game. Not sure any game, was stranger than, that one.

[O's are Legends]

It's decisions like these that really plant a seed of doubt about Buck with some of us.

There is no logical reason for this, historical numbers be damned.

Ubaldo is garbage and there is no chance this doesn't end badly. The nats are an extremely patient team and will wait ubaldo out at bat after at bat. And turner will have a field day stealing on jiminez.

This is an awful decision, I'd rather take our chances with Gunkel. Wtf Buck?

You can't be given spam and told to make prime rib.

I'll be at the game tomorrow with co-workers so hopefully Ubaldo can throw a rare gem but I'm not counting on it. He has done well against the nats but that's obviously from the past.

Jimenez is 6-1 with a 2.32 ERA in eight career starts against the Nats. He?s 4-0 with a 0.92 ERA in four starts in D.C., with three earned runs (four total) in 29 1/3 innings. Sort of like matching him up with the Padres.

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[Il BuonO]

And if he comes out walking the park then you waste relief arms in a game you don't want to have to use them. He isn't a reliever.

Yeah, not much difference as a starter.

[OriolesMagic83]

He's the exact opposite of a reliever.

He's not a fireman, he's a firestarter

[UpstateNYfan]

Alternate explanation: there is no way we can beat Scherzer. Might as well start Ubaldo. Let him throw 175 pitches if necessary. Save the starters and the bullpen for NYY.

Best explanation of all. If UJ has a generous probability of winning at 1/5 and Scherzer 4/5, the probability of the O's winning is 4/25. Over simplification, but some reality too. Why waste anyone else? The only positive (but unlikely) outcome is that he gives 5-6 innings of somewhat respectable ball. He better keep Turner off base, he might steal two bases on one pitch. I always hope for the UJ that can look unhittable...guess that hope is extreme. He is well rested. Good luck UJ.