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I don't think you can figure anything out about anyone if they aren't ready. If they aren't pitching well in Norfolk, they aren't ready for Baltimore. To me, development should take place in the minors first.

I agree about them being fourth or fifth starters, but I don't get the rush to find out. I think we should have found a couple of more place holders to get through this season while those guys work in Norfolk. I think we rushed Lowther for the first start and probably did that with Kremer earlier. I'd rather they knock the door down in AAA than start the shuttle back and forth.

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Let's bring up Jannis.  AAA hitters haven't been able to touch him this year, and it's always entertaining watching a knuckleball pitcher.

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“Matt Harvey Reclamation Project” would be a good band name. 

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Will be even more entertaining with Severino and Sisco catching him. 

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On 5/30/2021 at 10:17 AM, Sports Guy said:

I don’t really care if he’s ready or not.  It won’t hurt his development and he needs the experience.

I don’t agree at all.   He’s barely pitched in AAA at all and he’s done poorly there.   I think he lost some edge because he pitched very little while shuttling around on the taxi squad.   I’d rather have him sharpen up in AAA and then be brought up when he has a snowball’s chance of being successful.  

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2 hours ago, Frobby said:

I don’t agree at all.   He’s barely pitched in AAA at all and he’s done poorly there.   I think he lost some edge because he pitched very little while shuttling around on the taxi squad.   I’d rather have him sharpen up in AAA and then be brought up when he has a snowball’s chance of being successful.  

And I’m sure he will be fine to do this in a few weeks.

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4 hours ago, orioles22 said:

I don't think you can figure anything out about anyone if they aren't ready. If they aren't pitching well in Norfolk, they aren't ready for Baltimore. To me, development should take place in the minors first.

I agree about them being fourth or fifth starters, but I don't get the rush to find out. I think we should have found a couple of more place holders to get through this season while those guys work in Norfolk. I think we rushed Lowther for the first start and probably did that with Kremer earlier. I'd rather they knock the door down in AAA than start the shuttle back and forth.

A lot of teams are viewing the development site last year as a year of minor league play, so given that Kremer had that and some good pitching performances late in the season, I don't think he was rushed.  It is clear he needs more work, but with that philosophy I understand why he was on the OD roster and got a long leash. 

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On 5/29/2021 at 9:52 PM, GuidoSarducci said:

At this point I'm willing to be unconventional.   Means and a bullpen game most other days.    Really only need the backup catcher and utility guy like Wilkerson/Valaika, and the DH, so 11 position players.  Which leaves room for a 14-man pitching staff.

This would be a great idea if we had a good bullpen. Alas...

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