Saturday afternoon August 14: Chris Sale makes his first start of the season

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Lord help us. 

Does it look to you like this team will have enough pitching down the line?

I don't buy into this idea that they can simply trade for some #1-2 starters like the Astros did.

[eddie83]

Just now, LA2 said:

Hays having a disappointing year at the plate. I was assuming he was going to be part of a brilliant O's future, but not so sure now.

I wish his bat was a little more consistent but he is rare corner OF that can produce without a great bat. 
 

I view Hays like this. He can be a regular on a good team but not a top player if that makes any sense 

[scOtt]

1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

And exactly why a 4-32 record down the stretch is not an exaggeration. 

The hard work for the #1 pick! It's a tough job but I think the Orioles are up to it!

[eddie83]

3 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Does it look to you like this team will have enough pitching down the line?

I don't buy into this idea that they can simply trade for some #1-2 starters like the Astros did.

I do think as we get closer he will add arms. It going to take something he has not done yet, undervalued types. 
 

In general I am always skeptical with young arms but hard not to get excited with Grayson. 

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

I do think as we get closer he will add arms. It going to take something he has not done yet, undervalued types. 
 

In general I am always skeptical with young arms but hard not to get excited with Grayson. 

Grayson looks great.

 

[LA2]

7 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Does it look to you like this team will have enough pitching down the line?

I don't buy into this idea that they can simply trade for some #1-2 starters like the Astros did.

I think MLB should consider putting robots out on the mound. Go full analytics and let the teams compete on who can develop the best AI and projectile delivery systems. Would need to restrict velocities and maybe location of beards.

Much too much time and money is wasted on keeping full-body pitchers healthy and effective!

[Sports Guy]

DFA Plutko, move Lopez into his spot.  

[eddie83]

What a terrible pitch. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

5 minutes ago, scOtt said:

The hard work for the #1 pick! It's a tough job but I think the Orioles are up to it!

I suppose if it results in the Orioles drafting a HOF player it’s worth it in the long run. 

[Legend_Of_Joey]

Well, David retired and Valaika and Wilkerson are in AAA. What position player can pitch in this game?

[LA2]

It must be fun to play against the team from Baltimore.

[LA2]

1 minute ago, Legend_Of_Joey said:

Well, David retired and Valaika and Wilkerson are in AAA. What position player can pitch in this game?

I'd put Franco in. But with Urias injured do we have another infielder?

[eddie83]

Just now, Sports Guy said:

DFA Plutko, move Lopez into his spot.  

The only potential reason to keep him his he is capable of multiple innings. He is also capable of getting hammered though... this may be it for him. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

2 minutes ago, LA2 said:

It must be fun to play against the team from Baltimore.

Orioles = slump buster 

[eddie83]

Plutko was actually the type of move Elias should have made. He should have added about 4/5 more like him though.