Which of these pitchers do you feel have a positive future in Baltimore?

[Enjoy Terror]

Just taking a quick poll to see what people think of the newer talent and what they can contribute. For me, they are kind of nebulous as some will have great outings and then have a meltdown... then we're back to taking about talent and what could be possible if they can put it together.

[clapdiddy]

I voted for the top 5.   I think those 5 could add something in the proper role.  Of the remaining 5, I only see Crichton or Ynoa being yo-yo material between Norfolk and Baltimore.

[Frobby]

I voted for only three, Castro, Yacabonis and Ynoa.    But it depends a bit on what you mean by a "positive future."    Hart and Bleier might be able to continue in their current roles, I just don't see either having a big impact.    And while I've pretty much written off Crichton and Nuno, we might get some useful innings out of Lee, Aquino and Asher some day -- though I'm not confident about it.  

[Enjoy Terror]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

But it depends a bit on what you mean by a "positive future."

The question was sort of prompted by weams indicating last night (I think) that he was tired of seeing Donnie Hart. Then a couple people chimed in about how Hart has mediocre stuff. I would think that these people would not vote for Hart.

As you can see above, Hart has his fans too.

[wildcard]

I think Castro, Yacabonis and Bleier will be with the team for several good seasons.   Castro in the rotation, the other two as relievers.   I think Ynoa comes to ST as a starter but is probably too inconsistent to stick.  He is out of options.  Asher, Crichton and Lee all have options for next year and could improve over that time.  They are all relievers.  The league appears to be catching up with Hart and he may not have a long future with the O's.

[Frobby]

Just to elaborate on one guy I didn't vote for, I certainly haven't given up on Chris Lee.    He posted a 2.72 ERA after the ASB, and even though his overall numbers were bad in the first half, he had 8 excellent outings out of 17.    Consistency is an issue for him, but he does have some talent.   The O's probably should've started him out at Bowie this year, rather than Norfolk.   

[ArtVanDelay]

I just don't think any of them are very good. 

[murph]

Whoops, didn't realize you could vote for more than one.  Would add Bleier and Hart if I could.  I have high hopes for Castro (even with his ugly performance of late). 

[Babypowder]

What does positive future mean? Like 1 or 2 seasons of averageish relief pitching? Or a ten year career anchoring a pen? If's it's the first one maybe a couple of them. If it's closer to the second, then none. I don't like any of them for any real long term value.

[DirtyBird]

I can't believe Donnie Hart has 7 votes.

[joelala]

I was tempted to vote for none of them, because none are anything more than relief pitchers (not to say relievers aren't important.)  Castro will not be a succesful starter, and the league seems to definitely have figured him out of late.  And I could see Yacabonis having a few season of solid work in him.  His ceiling seems to be that of a very good set-up guy.  But no one on this list elicits much excitement from me to be honest.

[Luke-OH]

2 hours ago, Frobby said:

I voted for only three, Castro, Yacabonis and Ynoa.    But it depends a bit on what you mean by a "positive future."    Hart and Bleier might be able to continue in their current roles, I just don't see either having a big impact.    And while I've pretty much written off Crichton and Nuno, we might get some useful innings out of Lee, Aquino and Asher some day -- though I'm not confident about it.  

I voted for the same 3, Yacabonis is the riskiest pick of the three, the delivery makes it hard for him to consistently throw the ball anywhere near the target.  The stuff will play though.

[Ripken]

Zach Davies.  Oh, wait...

[allquixotic]

I clicked submit without checking any boxes and it said this field is required. Poll seems rigged.

[SteveA]

4 hours ago, joelala said:

I was tempted to vote for none of them, because none are anything more than relief pitchers (not to say relievers aren't important.)  Castro will not be a succesful starter, and the league seems to definitely have figured him out of late.  And I could see Yacabonis having a few season of solid work in him.  His ceiling seems to be that of a very good set-up guy.  But no one on this list elicits much excitement from me to be honest.

Has the league figured him out or is he just tired?

1) He's pitched more innings this year than he ever did in any previous year.

2) He has pitched more innings this year than any reliever in baseball since the All Star Break by a wide margin.

Judging him on the last 4 or 5 outings in September doesn't seem fair given those fact.

I don't know if he'll be a successful starter but he's a 22 year old with a live arm, to me he clearly has the best future of the bunch and I expect him to be in the majors in some capacity for many years to come barring injury.