Saturday, June 4: T-Shirt Day vs Guardians

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Riggodrill44 said:

I find this silly. They aren’t perfect but at least in Akins case , much improved.

The underlying numbers indicate that Akin might very well be for real out of the pen.

[SteveA]

1 minute ago, Il BuonO said:

Was Wells already on a short leash today or did he get hurt? Out after only 61 pitches….

I think this is some of the innings management we will see the rest of the year 

Remember: 0 innings in 2019, 0 innings in 2020, 57 in 2021.  He's at 47 this year already.  They probably wont go over 120 or so this year so when there's an opportunity to save a couple Hyde will do it.

[PHRESH]

6 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Some posters allowed themselves to get excited about Bradish so I guess he was the first.

I know I did 

[LA2]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Some posters allowed themselves to get excited about Bradish so I guess he was the first.

I didn't realize there was a Bradish Bunch as well--probably not as big as the fan clubs for Z and A, who actually have provided more basis for belief.

I don't expect Lopez to crumble and the other back of the pen surprises aren't as exposed in terms of their roles on the staff (starting pitcher, long relief).

[eddie83]

Felix up in pen. 

[eddie83]

 

[LA2]

7 minutes ago, Riggodrill44 said:

I find this silly. They aren’t perfect but at least in Akins case , much improved.

I totally agree. Please see my subsequent add-on and second posting. Thanks.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, eddie83 said:

 

These guys literally threw more pitches in High School.

Do we have any evidence that the Orioles pitchers that are being handled in this matter are having fewer injuries?

Sure doesn't seem like it.

[Riggodrill44]

6 minutes ago, LA2 said:

I totally agree. Please see my subsequent add-on and second posting. Thanks.I have seen Zimmerman pitch multiple times in more nots and majors. I believe he will figure this out.

Edited June 4, 2022 by Riggodrill44
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[eddie83]

Felix still throwing.  Has to be in. 

[eddie83]

5 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

These guys literally threw more pitches in High School.

Do we have any evidence that the Orioles pitchers that are being handled in this matter are having fewer injuries?

Sure doesn't seem like it.

Who knows. 
 

I guess they have a plan and are sticking to it. 

[eddie83]

Felix is in. 

[eddie83]

Wow. 

[SteveA]

Wow what a play by Mateo!!!

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Who knows. 
 

I guess they have a plan and are sticking to it. 

I'd hope they know.

If there isn't a tangible benefit to handling these pitchers in this restrictive a fashion they might want to change plans.