Matt Harvey 2021

[UMDTerrapins]

45 minutes ago, bpilktree said:

With Means out though and Kremner struggling in minors I don’t know who the other options are.  He shouldn’t get another start but that doesn’t mean he won’t,

Assuming Bradish isn’t getting the call, perhaps they stretch out Tyler Wells to prep him for Harvey’s spot. He went two innings last night. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

22 minutes ago, drjohnnyfeva said:

Back when we were contenders, I suggested doing something like this to prop up our rotation of #2's, 3's and5's...  I still think it's a model worth doing the logistics on.  I don't think it would work today, however, given we have a #1 on the DL and 5 number 5's behind him...  Back when we had a whole pile of #2's to throw at everyone, it might have worked.

The issue now would be too many pitchers not even being able to go three innings and it would blow up this plan in about two weeks time. 

[Tony-OH]

I think its time to send him to the pen, option Lakins, and call up Lowther and put him in the rotation. Harvey can eat some innings out of the pen for now, but he really shouldn't be starting at all anymore.

[Sports Guy]

I think we can also end the Mac experiment.  He is also terrible.

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

9 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

I think we can also end the Mac experiment.  He is also terrible.

Nepotism. Yep. I’d rather have kept the pitchers from last year. 

[Tony-OH]

15 minutes ago, NelsonCruuuuuz said:

Nepotism. Yep. I’d rather have kept the pitchers from last year. 

Do you really think the Orioles selected Sceroler because of their part-time color analyst?

[Philip]

1 hour ago, Tony-OH said:

I think its time to send him to the pen, option Lakins, and call up Lowther and put him in the rotation. Harvey can eat some innings out of the pen for now, but he really shouldn't be starting at all anymore.

I don’t agree with sports guy, but can you comment on what happen with Sceroler? Is he just Rusty? He started out quite well but that was only for a few innings before he went down.

[NelsonCruuuuuz]

42 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

Do you really think the Orioles selected Sceroler because of their part-time color analyst?

Pretty much. Someone got a favor is my guess. 

[wildcard]

2 hours ago, bpilktree said:

With Means out though and Kremner struggling in minors I don’t know who the other options are.  He shouldn’t get another start but that doesn’t mean he won’t,

Why do you think Kremer is struggling.  He just went 4.2 IP,  7K, 1H.   He left in the fifth with two out and two on and Carroll left both inherited runners score.  Holt is back and he likes Kremer.  

My guess it Harvey DFA'd;  Kremer up.

I think the O's waive Sceroler to see if any club wants him.  He will  clear waivers.  Then its up to the Reds to pay 50k to get him back.  I think that is questionable that they will want him back.  The O's may get to keep him on a minor league contract.

T Wells may get a spot start until Means is ready.

The best reliever in Norfolk looks like Dustin Knight.   He could be called up with two possible 40 man roster openings.

I would not call up Lowther until he shows some improvement at AAA.

 

 

[Philip]

Did Sceroler get his pay while on the IL?

Edited June 10, 2021 by Philip

[wildcard]

1 minute ago, Philip said:

Did Sceroler get his pay while on the IL?

He got a major league salary while on the IL.

[eddie83]

5 hours ago, wildcard said:

Why do you think Kremer is struggling.  He just went 4.2 IP,  7K, 1H.   He left in the fifth with two out and two on and Carroll left both inherited runners score.  Holt is back and he likes Kremer.  

My guess it Harvey DFA'd;  Kremer up.

I think the O's waive Sceroler to see if any club wants him.  He will  clear waivers.  Then its up to the Reds to pay 50k to get him back.  I think that is questionable that they will want him back.  The O's may get to keep him on a minor league contract.

T Wells may get a spot start until Means is ready.

The best reliever in Norfolk looks like Dustin Knight.   He could be called up with two possible 40 man roster openings.

I would not call up Lowther until he shows some improvement at AAA.

 

 

You ignored the 3 walks from Kremer. His issue is command not stuff so much. 
 

Why would the Reds not reclaim him?

 

[Il BuonO]

Strange, because those first seven starts looked promising. He’s been anything but since then. Tough sledding when you can’t locate. 

Bullpen? Otherwise, it’s tough watching him right now.

 

[Can_of_corn]

I don't see why you would put him in the pen instead of hitting him with a DFA.  All he's going to do in the pen is take up a slot that can be used by a younger player and limit flexibility since he can't be sent down.  Is any potential upside worth that?  He's not going to be able to accumulate any trade value.  Just call it a day.

[wildcard]

2 hours ago, eddie83 said:

You ignored the 3 walks from Kremer. His issue is command not stuff so much. 
 

Why would the Reds not reclaim him?

 

Sceroler is 26 and have not played at AA yet.   He last played at A+ ball for the Reds in 2019.  The Reds did not invite him to their Alternate Camp last year and did not protect him in the Rule 5 draft.   He has not performed well since being taken by the O's. 6.43 ERA in ST, 14.29 ERA in the regular season,  16.62 ERA at AAA.   The question is will the Reds pay 50k to get him back?