vs. ROYALS, 5/14

[VeveJones007]

This is why you don't pay Wieters long-term. O's are good enough at C.

[scOtt]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Gausman's job now is to have a 1-2-3 inning with less then 15 pitches. 

Three times in a row hopefully.

[weams]

Shame

[ORIOLE33]

2 minutes ago, VeveJones007 said:

This lineup would've won yesterday.

Buck, use your entire roster and play to the ballpark.

Totally agree.

[bpilktree]

13 minutes ago, Chavez Ravine said:

Has Jake Arrieta finally turned into a pumpkin? Four runs so far today; 1.47 WHIP on the season.

He sure losing some money this year as well.  He may not get the big contract now.

[scOtt]

1 minute ago, Roy Firestone said:

Im beginning to think last year was just a disasterous season for Caleb. The injury, the lack of playing time all cost him a chance to get in a groove...but hes hitting now and not a moment too soon.

When he plays regularly he hits.

[Surhoffan17]

3 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Gausman's job now is to have a 1-2-3 inning with less then 15 pitches. 

Tall order for him today.  

[Legend_Of_Joey]

So...

Does Welington Castillo have options?

[VeveJones007]

1 minute ago, Roy Firestone said:

Im beginning to think last year was just a disasterous season for Caleb. The injury, the lack of playing time all cost him a chance to get in a groove...but hes hitting now and not a moment too soon.

I didn't think so earlier this year, but the bat speed is up a tick and it's making all the difference.

[bpilktree]

4 minutes ago, VeveJones007 said:

This lineup would've won yesterday.

Buck, use your entire roster and play to the ballpark.

Karns and Young are two completely different pitchers.

[Can_of_corn]

12 minutes ago, SteveA said:

He doesn't have a particularly graceful gait and that probably makes him appear a bit slower than he is.

I am fairly confident that if Kim and Hardy we're being chased by predatory beasts, Hardy would wind up as dinner and Kim would survive.

I'm sticking with my theory that if some posters think Buck likes or dislikes a player they will find reasons to agree with Buck's assessment. 

[Surhoffan17]

Just now, scOtt said:

When he plays regularly he hits.

I think so.  Some guys just need to be in a rhythm.   

[scOtt]

Reliever comes in and walks the first batter.

[spiritof66]

12 minutes ago, spiritof66 said:

Gausman is getting by, though. Can't we get the man some runs?

Thank you, Davis, Trumbo, Joey, Flash, Caleb and non-existent baseball gods. And Chris Young, I guess. 

[weams]

Just now, VeveJones007 said:

I didn't think so earlier this year, but the bat speed is up a tick and it's making all the difference.

Also, a guy whose fastball is 83 mph helps with bat-speed.