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So that’s a wrap on Grayson’s regular season.  He went 7-4 and threw 122 major league innings at a 4.35 ERA, plus 41.1 AAA innings at a 1.98 ERA.  So, that’s 163.1 innings, plus whatever he throws in

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That was a statement game from Grayson.  I’m not sure he’s arrived, but he’s on the train.  

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Growing pains are hard. But it sure looks like he has found his way back to being what he is supposed to be. That was quite an impressive outing. 

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6 minutes ago, ChuckS said:

I agree. I’m just wondering who is the most likely to exit the rotation. Hopefully the decision is based upon performance/upside and not other factors. Bradish and Kremer have both earned their spots IMO. Gibson is the anchor so probably between Irvin and Wells. 

 

As of right now, I'd say Irvin and Kremer are probably on the hot seat because they were awful in their first starts. I don't think Kremer should be given any more rope than Irvin. 

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Had great seats along 3rd base line. Dollar hot dogs were overpriced.  

Grayson looked incredibly more confident and poised as the game went on. Keep him up.  His fastball command was a lot better when he dropped his velo down to 95ish.

deGrom was absolutely filthy. So many of the Orioles whiffs missed by a mile.

Gunnar especially looked lost.  Body language was like somebody whose dog just died.

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59 minutes ago, foxfield said:

Grayson is likely to get two more starts just because of the DL move.  I think he will earn his spot or get sent back based on performance.  It's not a bad problem to have.  If he earns it, whoever is weakest goes down.  Survival of the fittest.  

Does "whoever is the weakest goes down" still happen if you have a young guy making the minimum with options compared to a veteran you are paying millions to?   I don't think Gibson or Irvin are likely to go down, regardless of performance unless it is really bad.

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31 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

That was nice. Was his Mom on Twitter asking why he was pulled in the 6th? :D 

@Frobby better watch out before Mrs. Rodriguez becomes the new Mrs Bridwell. :D

Why, what did I say?  I said I had a gut feeling he would rise to the occasion and I hoped his family could make it to the game. C

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2 hours ago, SteveA said:

Does "whoever is the weakest goes down" still happen if you have a young guy making the minimum with options compared to a veteran you are paying millions to?   I don't think Gibson or Irvin are likely to go down, regardless of performance unless it is really bad.

That's fair.  But Grayson was supposed to be here.  IF he pitches and earns his place I think someone could be bumped to the pen.  I agree it won't be Irvin or Gibson unless either is hurt.  But again, I don't see this as a problem, more an opportunity.  IF Grayson pitches two more games like today he ain't going anywhere.  IMHO

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2 hours ago, Bahama O's Fan said:

6 man rotation 

I actually like that idea. Then if you have an emergency you can just do what Tyler Wells did. Bump the next day's starter to come in the game and bail out the team. Then you're back to normal 5 days if an injury happens. Either way, everybody is rested enough to pitch when needed.

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18 minutes ago, foxfield said:

That's fair.  But Grayson was supposed to be here.  IF he pitches and earns his place I think someone could be bumped to the pen.  I agree it won't be Irvin or Gibson unless either is hurt.  But again, I don't see this as a problem, more an opportunity.  IF Grayson pitches two more games like today he ain't going anywhere.  IMHO

Unless Voth gets his curveball issues fixed, I think he's on the chopping block. He's out of options and he's costing them 2-3 million dollars to do the same thing a much less expensive reliever/call up can do.  His curve-ball has been hanging too much this season.

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5 minutes ago, Billy F-Face3 said:

I actually like that idea. Then if you have an emergency you can just do what Tyler Wells did. Bump the next day's starter to come in the game and bail out the team. Then you're back to normal 5 days if an injury happens. Either way, everybody is rested enough to pitch when needed.

Guys who are starting need to be on a regular routine. I think a six man rotation limits the bullpen. They could drop Irvin or Wells to long relief and not have to send anyone down. 

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It's not like we have the 70s Orioles or 90s Braves rotation. I think the Orioles can cut it to five starters without too much trouble. If we're that deep, I'd prefer packaging two or three of them with some prospects and go get a top-flight starter at the deadline.

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