Arm injury for Bautista?

[seak05]

2 minutes ago, TopGunnar said:

I understand people downplaying this alittle. That’s a common human defense mechanism. But this is really really bad news. 

Yeah, just feel like the official metaphorical axe is going to fall later today. The Orioles have some other good relievers and options, but Bautista isa special closer. Those are hard to replace, especially in the post season. Fuji probably has the best pure stuff   

[dystopia]

When should we expect more news on this?

[yark14]

1 minute ago, dystopia said:

When should we expect more news on this?

After they run tests.

[spleen1015]

15 minutes ago, dystopia said:

When should we expect more news on this?

I'm assuming pre-game presser today we'll get some kind of update, unless someone gets news before hand and drops it on twitter.

[dystopia]

20 minutes ago, yark14 said:

After they run tests.

Well yeah... was wondering when they would run tests. 

[deward]

2 hours ago, wildcard said:

I have a wait to see approach on Bautista's injury.

I still think the only person the O's can't afford to lose is Mike Elias.

If the systems Elias built remain in place, then he's replaceable too (see the Rays and Andrew Friedman). 

That said, while anyone is replaceable, some losses will absolutely have bigger short term impact than others. We'll see.

[baltfan]

I don’t know anything that could be elbow related that wouldn’t keep him out for the season    Hopefully that isn’t the case here, but Hyde seemed to think it was likely bad. 

[Roll Tide]

30 minutes ago, dystopia said:

When should we expect more news on this?

This afternoon… I’m guessing the test were done and they already know.

[baltfan]

8 minutes ago, dystopia said:

Well yeah... was wondering when they would run tests. 

Likely today. 

[btownoriole]

9 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

This afternoon… I’m guessing the test were done and they already know.

Plus they’ll need to make a roster move.  My guess is we’ll see either Baumann or DL Hall since Wells pitched last night.

[George Zuverink]

Unless it is clear cut that he needs surgery that will require a prolonged absence, I suspect they will be as vague as possible for as long as possible. See Hall, D.L.

[ExileAngelos]

2 hours ago, Jammer7 said:

Maybe so. They all break. It sucks. So be it, that’s baseball.

Bautista was not the mountain before he got an opportunity. This is an opportunity for someone. We’ll see how it goes. 

Yep.  They all break.  Which is why it's so dumb to be so careful with counting pitches and limiting innings like is the modern practice.  Pitchers get injured just like they always have.  The difference is back in the day you were actually using your best pitchers and not limiting their time on the field.

[Sanity Check]

1 hour ago, TopGunnar said:

I understand people downplaying this alittle. That’s a common human defense mechanism. But this is really really bad news. 

Don't really agree with calling it a defense mechanism.  I look at it more like talking the overreactors off the ledge.  As someone else said, every team goes through similar things, and the best teams still find ways to win.

I agree that it's bad news, every team and every fan base gets bad news.  Like I said earlier, it's how we overcome this - if there is a long absence -that will define this team.

 

[baltfan]

Looking back at the last game of the Toronto series, he threw a couple of balls, notably a fastball, about 55 feet. I wonder if he was bothered by something and didn’t mention it.  

[baltfan]

58 minutes ago, btownoriole said:

Plus they’ll need to make a roster move.  My guess is we’ll see either Baumann or DL Hall since Wells pitched last night.

This is a scenario where I might actually favor seeing Hall. See if he can come up and get hot. If not, send him down right away and bring up Means or Wells.