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I fully expect the Edwin Jackson will be called up to the Orioles today.    He has an up and down history.  He will probably be used as a reliever.   His 2015 numbers as a reliever are encouraging.   4-3,  55.2 IP, 3.07 ERA,  44 H, 21 BB, 40 SO, 1.168 WHIP.

Last year he was used as a starter by San Diego and that didn't work.  (5.89 ERA).  He has a short stint with the Braves and did well in relief until he had two poor games in early May the wreaked  his ERA (5.91).   

He has a 3.10 ERA in 12 games this year at AAA Norfolk.    Walks have been his biggest problem but he has not walked anyone in his last three games so maybe is rounding into playing shape.

Jackson is 33 years old.

What do you think?  Does he help.

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From Roch's blog:

Pitcher Edwin Jackson remains the most logical choice based on need and the lesser degree of difficulty. The Orioles can remove a reliever without any hassle and bring up a fresh arm that can assist at any stage of a game.

Jackson has started in the past and is able to provide length. He’s thrown three innings for the Tides on two occasions, which qualifies as long relief in the majors. His mid-90s fastball and a slider could make him a weapon later in the game.

The lack of a minor league option has no bearing on the Orioles’ decision. If Jackson is good, they’re going to hold onto him. If he can’t get anyone out, he’ll be thanked and shown the door.

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25 minutes ago, Frobby said:

He might turn out to be a slight upgrade as a middle reliever, but he's not going to solve any glaring problem.     It's starting pitching that's the big problem.    

Starting pitching may not be as bad as it seems.

Bundy and Miley are doing fine.  

Gausman had a decent May.  3 quality starts.  One where he went 5.1 IP and allowed 2 runs.  One in Boston where he was ejected in the first inning and one stinker.  

Asher maybe able to become the 4th starter.

Tillman is getting better as the weather gets hotter.  His shoulder has trouble getting loose to start the game.  Hot weather helps.  He is not going to be the  Tillman that led the staff but he might not have to be. If he can go 6 innings give up 3 earned run in 100 pitches I will take that.

 

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7 minutes ago, wildcard said:

Starting pitching may not be as bad as it seems.

Bundy and Miley are doing fine.  

Gausman had a decent May.  3 quality starts.  One where he went 5.1 IP and allowed 2 runs.  One in Boston where he was ejected in the first inning and one stinker.  

Asher maybe able to become the 4th starter.

Tillman is getting better as the weather gets hotter.  His shoulder has trouble getting loose to start the game.  Hot weather helps.  He is not going to be the  Tillman that led the staff but he might not have to be. If he can go 6 innings give up 3 earned run in 100 pitches I will take that.

 

Bundy is fine, yes.

Miley, we all know will regress some. He's had a fair bit of luck, given his sky-high walk rate. He's actually putting guys on base at the highest rate since his rookie year in 2011. I'm grateful for what he's produced so far, but I don't expect this guy to stay where he is.

Gausman, I'd generally agree with. His May was a big step forward after a disastrous April. Hopefully he can continue to level off.

Asher, jury's out on. Not going to count on him.

Tillman has not looked particularly impressive. Worried about him.

And, of course, any of these guys could get hurt at any time, because they're starting pitchers and that happens. We definitely need more depth here.

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2 minutes ago, DirtyBird said:

Rather go with younger prospect with higher upside.

No interest in anything other than getting outs at the MLB level this season. Not concerned about progression or development. Myself. 

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In the grand scheme of things he won't matter all that much. His somewhat recent MLB success as reliever was skewed by a unusual stretch of 25ish innings with the Braves where he had a .157 BABIP.  He walks too many guys and his combination of low K% and GB% would likely put him at the mercy of the O's corner outfielders too often.  I can't see where his splits give you any sort match up play. 

I guess he can be serviceable as the guy that chews up some innings when the SP can't make it through 4, but that isn't exactly lofty expectations.

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Our bullpen options beyond O'Day, Britton and Givens are so bad right now that I don't see any harm in giving Edwin Jackson a shot.  Right now we have no chance to come back in a game in which we're behind in the middle innings, because Buck has to save his good guys for protecting leads, and guys like Mike Wright and Donnie Hart can't be counted on to keep a game close.   

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