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

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

58 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said:

This guy is 25 years old? He looks like my accountant.

He looks my age and I'm almost 20 years older than this guy.

[LookinUp]

Might have a chance if that change-up could turn into a 60 pitch. At a 45, with a 50 fastball, and meh slider, location seems like it won't be enough.

[Frobby]

39 minutes ago, wildcard said:

I wonder what this means to the promotions of Lowther, Wells and Zimmerman at mid season?

It isn’t good for their chances.  

[DrungoHazewood]

39 minutes ago, McLikin said:

I wonder if he's any kin to the (unfortunately late) former Baltimore farmhand Vaughn.

That was my first thought.  Vaughn was only a few years older than me.

[Ruzious]

He got hit like he was pitching batting practice last year in AAA and this year in AA.  I wouldn't expect anything other than an organizational guy.  

[connja]

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?

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

59 minutes ago, LookinUp said:

Might have a chance if that change-up could turn into a 60 pitch. At a 45, with a 50 fastball, and meh slider, location seems like it won't be enough.

Just adding to the stable of AAAA pitchers on the 40 man roster and farm system. 

[weams]

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. 

[Sessh]

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.

[Pheasants]

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?

[weams]

1 minute ago, Pheasants said:

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

I think 18 was his appendix year. 

[LookinUp]

3 minutes ago, Pheasants said:

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

Seems fair, though I'm sure there are differences in the stuff of all three (of course).

[scbalt52]

I think he looks a little like Mac from Super Troopers and for that reason I like the move.

 

[webbrick2010]

I like strike throwers

[SteveA]

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.