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Felix Hernandez signs with O’s


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3 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

You know those MRIs ain't cheap!

There is zero chance I am on board with a Felix throwing in the mid 80's as closer for 1M.  

We probably have guys in the pen who throw change ups harder than Felix's fastball these days.

Yikes. Felix used to throw really hard. Some velo drop is expected given his age but not that drastic. Definitely think he’s done unfortunately. The elbow thing doesn’t sound good at all. 

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13 hours ago, OrioleDog said:

I hope this isn't in the bucket of we aren't doing MRIs on Chris Davis' back either.    He got 1 inning of results yesterday - he'd have to buy in but he could be be Closer and we see what happens the next 5-10 innings.    Is best next 5-10 days a hot bullpen next step and then a game about March 26th?

We really need the King to pump up the gate receipts for that 4 game set with Seattle in mid-April.  After that, he can "reinjure" his arm and go quietly into the night.  ?

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