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Orioles have acquired RHP Tom Eshelman from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for International Signing Bonus Slots


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4 minutes ago, connja said:

Why would teams be trading for International Money this late in the process?  Are we sure this money isn't from the pool for next year?  Is that aloud?

We are sure. And no. Only during the period. 

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AAA Numbers

2017: 121 IP, 10-3, 2.23 (0.94), 80K/13BB, 8HR
2018: 140.1 IP, 2-13, 5.84 (1.67), 104K/45BB, 21HR
2019: 26 IP, 1-1, 2.77 (1.07), 23K/5BB, 3HR

Don't know what happened to him in 2018 and early this year in AA, but he seems to be back on track in 2019 so far since being promoted back to AAA. He gave up 189 hits in those 140.1 innings., but otherwise less than a hit per inning. Could be a serviceable starter, maybe a Paul Byrd type guy. Let's find out.

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4 minutes ago, Sessh said:

AAA Numbers

2017: 121 IP, 10-3, 2.23 (0.94), 80K/13BB, 8HR
2018: 140.1 IP, 2-13, 5.84 (1.67), 104K/45BB, 21HR
2019: 26 IP, 1-1, 2.77 (1.07), 23K/5BB, 3HR

Don't know what happened to him in 2018 and early this year in AA, but he seems to be back on track in 2019 so far since being promoted back to AAA. He gave up 189 hits in those 140.1 innings., but otherwise less than a hit per inning. Could be a serviceable starter, maybe a Paul Byrd type guy. Let's find out.

Is he a preview of Wells and Lowther--a command dependent pitcher?

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3 hours ago, jamalshw said:

This seems largely like a nothing to see here type move to me. Does anyone have any more information on Eshelman. Does he have a shot? Is there something that Elias and company can tweak to help get him closer to his second round potential? Or is this simply a Triple-A rotation filler move while giving up something that expires in less than a month and has next to no value to us anymore?

I'm willing to give Elias a little benefit of the doubt.   He's made some decent waiver pickups who have helped the team (Ruiz, Alberto, Severino).   He's gotten guys cheaply who have contributed at least a little (Broxton, Armstrong).

No, don't have high expectations for the guy.   But if we ARE able to trade a starter such as Cashner, we are going to have to have SOMEONE pitch the innings the rest of the season, and it's obvious Elias isn't going to rush anyone he considers a real prospect.

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