2023 Ongoing Lineup Thread

[AnythingO's]

10 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

3 straight games of Santander not in RF.   Kind of plays into a Cowser conspiracy theory.   I think Vavra is on the Stowers program and although he had a key hit last night he turned a catchable ball into a double as well. I like Vavra’s approach but he’s got no speed or power and his defense doesn’t seem to be ML average anywhere.  

For those who don't believe Hyde makes the lineup, do you REALLY think the Sig-bot would put Vavra in RF and Tony at 1B. Why not MAteo in CF, Hays in RF and Mullins in LF if you don't want to use McKenna? At least Mateo had some prior MLB experience there, as opposed to these 2 moves. 

[Frobby]

4 hours ago, RZNJ said:

3 straight games of Santander not in RF.   Kind of plays into a Cowser conspiracy theory.   

And Cowser not in the Norfolk lineup tonight.  Hmmmmmmm…..

[RZNJ]

1 hour ago, Frobby said:

And Cowser not in the Norfolk lineup tonight.  Hmmmmmmm…..

They seem to have one night off each week and it’s usually the same day of the week.  Not sure what Cowsers usual day off is.

Hmmm.  I think it’s usually Sunday.  Hmmm.

Edited May 18, 2023 by RZNJ

[Bahama O's Fan]

Cowser up, O'hearn down. Keep Vavra as super utility. Give Cowser most of the starts in RF

[Billy F-Face3]

Only problem with that is tomorrow's starting pitcher is Tyler Anderson. Tyler Anderson is left handed. Colton Cowser is left handed. The Orioles shy away from left handed batter vs left handed pitcher matchups. Especially for players who have never had a single plate appearance in the major leagues.

I would be surprised if they called Cowser up and put him in the lineup tomorrow.  The lineup is going to be a day of Right Handed batters getting their playing time, as well as McCann getting a start. It's a day game/travel day, so Adley should get a day of rest. And with a LHP on the mound, all signs point to James McCann getting the start.

The Orioles will need Adley and the other starting staples of the lineup fresh and ready to go against division rival Toronto Blue Jays, who are only 2 games behind the Orioles and it's a 3 game series.

Oh and good news.... the Mets just came back and beat the Rays tonight!

[Hank Scorpio]

No lineup yet?

[Aglets]

Roch just reported Cowser has some quad tightness.  That's why he was out of the lineup.   Sorry guys.   Let's calm down a bit, heh.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Is there some unknown player injury preventing the lineup from being released?

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Lineup is finally out.

 

[interloper]

Hopefully Ortiz gets a hit or two, although we'll see Frazier the second there's a righty on the mound. 

[Brooks The Great]

I've had enough of Frazier, even coming off the bench late in games as a pinch hitter.

Just give Ortiz the everyday 2B job for an extended period and see how he does with it. Don't make a stupid sunk cost signing hurt the team moving forward.

[SteveA]

Hyde finally pings on the fact that Cedric is hitting lefties well this year and keeps him at leadoff vs a LHP.

Gunnar gets his first day off in a while, Ortiz at 3rd.

1. Cedric Mullins (L) CF

2. Adley Rutschman (S) C

3. Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B

4. Anthony Santander (S) DH

5. Austin Hays (R) LF

6. Ryan McKenna (R) RF

7. Jorge Mateo (R) SS

8. Adam Frazier (L) 2B

9. Joey Ortiz (R) 3B

[Sports Guy]

Has Ortiz played third before? I don’t recall that but definitely could have missed it.

[Frobby]

4 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Has Ortiz played third before? I don’t recall that but definitely could have missed it.

8 starts there in the minors.  I doubt it’s any problem for him. 

[Sports Guy]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

8 starts there in the minors.  I doubt it’s any problem for him. 

Yea I would tend to think it won’t matter as well.