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2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

I still think Mountcastle was slow rolled.  I think a lot of teams would have Grayson and/or Hall up at this point.

It seems that he prioritizes team control to a greater extent than other GM's.

It isn't always that a 1st round draft pick wins AAA MVP and still can't make Opening Day the next year.

I just hope there's the other side of the coin when we draft Gregg Olson, Jr. to join the bullpen some September.

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I know one person who is turning a corner: CEDRIC MULLINS Over his past 6 games: 10-26, 2 HR, 4 2Bs, .385 Avg, 1.180 OPS You love to see it.

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Maybe you should watch or you could miss it.   OPS in May: Mountcastle   1022 Mullins 989 Hays 971 Odor 840 Mancini 829 Mateo 807 Nevin 800 Urias 780  That

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2 hours ago, Can_of_corn said:

You don't think most teams would have had Mountcastle as a September call up after he won the MVP?

How did sending him home help his defense or swing decisions?

I don’t think “most teams” or “most GMs” is the right data set.    Teams that are very far from contention act differently from teams who are hoping to contend.  I think if the O’s had just about any other GM they’d have done what Elias did.  

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11 minutes ago, wildcard said:

I am starting to worry about my place on the OH.   If the O's keep winning everyone will turn into an optimist.   Where does that leave me?

Here..  take this can of corn with my compliments

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8 hours ago, wildcard said:

I am starting to worry about my place on the OH.   If the O's keep winning everyone will turn into an optimist.   Where does that leave me?

We have some prospects struggling.  You're needed there.

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26 minutes ago, Frobby said:

O’s had 5 in a row June 5-9, 2019.   

Thanks. Good call.

I looked back at that streak and I think this 4-start streak is even more impressive, particularly if you looks at the strikeouts and walks:

 

2019- 5-Game Quality Start Streak

Means- 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB

Hess- 6 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 1 BB

Ynoa- 6 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 3 BB

Cashner- 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 K, 1 BB

Bundy- 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 1 BB

Total- 30 IP, 10 ER, 18 K, 7 BBs

 

2022 4-Game Quality Start Streak

Lyles- 7.1 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 1 BB

Zimmerman- 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 K, 0 BB

Wells- 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 K, 0 BB

Bradish- 7 IP, 2 ER, 11 K, 0 BB

Total- 26.1 IP, 7 ER, 24 K, 1 BB

 

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22 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Imagine if the Os actually tried to add to this team in the offseason, how much better off they may be.

I was waiting to hear this from someone. Would have been hard to add better pitching. Infield is where the difference could have been made in theory. 
 

Either way if this keeps up it does put pressure on them to make some moves. 

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1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

I was waiting to hear this from someone. Would have been hard to add better pitching. Infield is where the difference could have been made in theory. 
 

Either way if this keeps up it does put pressure on them to make some moves. 

I think the team is showing Elias the future is now its time, hopefully there will be some 2B and 3B available for cheap at the deadline if not sooner. Elias should be allowed to start taking on salary. 

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2 minutes ago, jabba72 said:

I think the team is showing Elias the future is now its time, hopefully there will be some 2B and 3B available for cheap at the deadline if not sooner. Elias should be allowed to start taking on salary. 

I’m enjoying what we are seeing right now but making deadline deals is a little too optimistic for me. Let’s see if the pitching holds for awhile. 

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13 minutes ago, jabba72 said:

I think the team is showing Elias the future is now its time, hopefully there will be some 2B and 3B available for cheap at the deadline if not sooner. Elias should be allowed to start taking on salary. 

Damn, and I thought maybe I was being a little too optimistic and hoping to make a splash signing or too in the upcoming off-season. You're ready to go now! 

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