Vespi

[wildcard]

Nice job going 2.1 IP scoreless last night.   He might be someone that can help a pen that needs a lot of help.

[Frobby]

A friend of mine commented during the game that the Dodgers are a great fastball-hitting team and the O’s needed to bring in someone who was more of a breaking ball guy.  Enter Vespi.   

Like a lot of our guys, he can be very effective when he’s locating well, and look like a BP pitcher when he’s not.  
 

[Sports Guy]

Huge effort saving the pen last night.

[pdiddy]

I have some hope based on AAA this year and last night that he can contribute.

Would be huge for the team if he does - and also if Perez does well in his rehab and comes back up healthy.

[sportsfan8703]

The value of having options. Despite that performance, I could see him going down tonight since we’re playing with a short pen. 

[ChosenOne21]

He's done well so far. I wouldn't want him in high-leverage yet (ever?), but he's done well with his opportunity. As a guy who can save the pen in blowouts he has some value while he's cheap.

[CaptainRedbeard]

He’s earning his 40 man spot for sure. He still has an option for next season as well and is pitching his way off the 40-man bubble.  Stuff+ likes him even with the low velo FB. He now looks like a quality 2nd/3rd LH RP option that has flexibility to ride the Norfolk shuttle, and that’s very valuable depth to have even if he doesn’t become a true late game option.

The interesting decision will be when Perez is ready to be activated - will Vespi have outperformed him enough that they throw in the towel and DFA Perez? I think Perez will get another shot but it could be a short leash. 

[ChosenOne21]

4 minutes ago, CaptainRedbeard said:

He’s earning his 40 man spot for sure. He still has an option for next season as well and is pitching his way off the 40-man bubble.  Stuff+ likes him even with the low velo FB. He now looks like a quality 2nd/3rd LH RP option that has flexibility to ride the Norfolk shuttle, and that’s very valuable depth to have even if he doesn’t become a true late game option.

The interesting decision will be when Perez is ready to be activated - will Vespi have outperformed him enough that they throw in the towel and DFA Perez? I think Perez will get another shot but it could be a short leash. 

Yeah, I think you give Perez one more shot. Honestly, a lot of his most recent struggles were weak-hit grounders finding holes. Agree that it shouldn't be a particularly long leash, especially if we trade for bullpen help.

[wildcard]

2 hours ago, sportsfan8703 said:

The value of having options. Despite that performance, I could see him going down tonight since we’re playing with a short pen. 

They have Irvin, Coulombe, Cano and Bautista for tonight's game.    They should be fine.

[sportsfan8703]

I know Vespi is a favorite here, and I like him, but who covers the 6th inning if need be?  If we’re going to play short handed in the bullpen because of Mountcastle, then we essentially have to rotate guys with options. We’ll see. 

[Billy F-Face3]

I've been a big fan of Vespi since last summer. I hope he gets more opportunities to develop his career as an Oriole. I think he has been contributing nicely to a bullpen that needs reinforcements.

If Frobby's friend is correct, then the Orioles should use Danny Coulombe tonight.

[Sports Guy]

He gone

[Billy F-Face3]

32 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

He gone

Bummer. At least it was for an established part of the bullpen (especially from last season) and not for some scrub. The long outing last night kind of dictated this was going to happen because Vespi would not have been available to pitch for a few days and the bullpen is already short one pitcher.

[wildcard]

47 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

He gone

This is something the O's do that I really don't like.    They call up guys coming off injury quickly.   I think Perez had one appearance at AA.   Then boom right back to the majors.   As much trouble as Perez has been through this season  I would like to see the rehab go a little longer.

[Aristotelian]

8 minutes ago, wildcard said:

This is something the O's do that I really don't like.    They call up guys coming off injury quickly.   I think Perez had one appearance at AA.   Then boom right back to the majors.   As much trouble as Perez has been through this season  I would like to see the rehab go a little longer.

Hyde said it was more of a precautionary IL and not a serious injury. He had a good line in his rehab appearance. I don't think the O's do this routinely, it depends on the player and injury.