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Roy please make a "Kimbrel is washed up" post asap.

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2 hours ago, mrbig1 said:

I think he should work in the bullpen for a while. until he's 100%.

It probably easier to start him.  He struggles and gives you 3 innings you have Suarez can give you 5-6.  If you start Suarez how many innings do let him go before Means comes in.  Then if Means comes in and struggles you have to bring in another guy.  It is all about getting him some innings but having a true long man ready if need be.  

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1 hour ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

If he get thru 5 innings I'll be more than happy, especially if he doesn't give up more than 3 runs.  4 innings is more likely.

Yeah 4 innings 3 or less runs is a success imo.  Then let Suarez pitch us to 8th or 9th.  

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12 minutes ago, bpilktree said:

It probably easier to start him.  He struggles and gives you 3 innings you have Suarez can give you 5-6.  If you start Suarez how many innings do let him go before Means comes in.  Then if Means comes in and struggles you have to bring in another guy.  It is all about getting him some innings but having a true long man ready if need be.  

I hope that Hyde doesn't think Suarez is a reliever now, he can only throw 2 innings max.  Even though he has been throwing 5-6 innings.

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I don’t think I could watch the games at all if I worried like Roy does. To each his own I guess. I’m just enjoying the ride, the twists and turns. And I’m happy to see Means rejoin the team. You could argue that no single recent player deserves to be a part of the winning version of this organization more than John Means. Mullins and Hays and Santa are with him, but they’ve been here the whole time. 

Came up huge for us in Cleveland late last year. I think he’s going to pitch well, and I think by the end of the year he’s being to be a Montgomery-esque bulldog in our rotation heading into the playoffs.   Imagine Peak Means as our third or even fourth guy in a playoff series. That would really be something. 

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17 minutes ago, Fiver6565 said:

I don’t think I could watch the games at all if I worried like Roy does. To each his own I guess. I’m just enjoying the ride, the twists and turns. And I’m happy to see Means rejoin the team. You could argue that no single recent player deserves to be a part of the winning version of this organization more than John Means. Mullins and Hays and Santa are with him, but they’ve been here the whole time. 

Came up huge for us in Cleveland late last year. I think he’s going to pitch well, and I think by the end of the year he’s being to be a Montgomery-esque bulldog in our rotation heading into the playoffs.   Imagine Peak Means as our third or even fourth guy in a playoff series. That would really be something. 

 

17 minutes ago, Fiver6565 said:

I don’t think I could watch the games at all if I worried like Roy does. To each his own I guess. I’m just enjoying the ride, the twists and turns. And I’m happy to see Means rejoin the team. You could argue that no single recent player deserves to be a part of the winning version of this organization more than John Means. Mullins and Hays and Santa are with him, but they’ve been here the whole time. 

Came up huge for us in Cleveland late last year. I think he’s going to pitch well, and I think by the end of the year he’s being to be a Montgomery-esque bulldog in our rotation heading into the playoffs.   Imagine Peak Means as our third or even fourth guy in a playoff series. That would really be something. 

I enjoy every second when we do well...and we're doing well...but "worry" is part of my passion for my Orioles.I lived through 1969 when the Orioles were up 1-0 in their series with the Mets...then lost it all...in 71 and 79 we lost leads to the Pirates...I am never completely at peace until the game is over and we win...and then...I am ecstatic..it's my innocent obsession. I'm not a dour or angry person...just someone who loves this team madly.

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Imagine if Bradish and Means BOTH pitch well consistently....then we have Burnes, Bradish, Kremer, GRod(when healthy), Irvin, Means, and my God...maybe even Povich and McDermott....I can dream cant I? You NEVER have enough good pitching..

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2 hours ago, Fiver6565 said:

I don’t think I could watch the games at all if I worried like Roy does. To each his own I guess. I’m just enjoying the ride, the twists and turns. And I’m happy to see Means rejoin the team. You could argue that no single recent player deserves to be a part of the winning version of this organization more than John Means. Mullins and Hays and Santa are with him, but they’ve been here the whole time. 

Came up huge for us in Cleveland late last year. I think he’s going to pitch well, and I think by the end of the year he’s being to be a Montgomery-esque bulldog in our rotation heading into the playoffs.   Imagine Peak Means as our third or even fourth guy in a playoff series. That would really be something. 

I don’t know how half the people on here watch the games or follow the team between the worrying and negative Nancy’s.  We give up a run early the game is over or as soon as the lineup comes out declaring we just punting this game.  I have learned with baseball more than most sports you never know what will happen.  Your 26th man on the roster might get the huge hit to win the game.  In basketball your 10-13th man on the roster might get a few minutes in garbage time but never really change a game.  

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The stuff looks vintage. Normal Means velo. Spotting the change and mixing it in very effectively. Decent hook. Looking like the mid rotation arm he’s historically been for us…. When healthy 🙏

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5 hours ago, Roy Firestone said:

Imagine if Bradish and Means BOTH pitch well consistently....then we have Burnes, Bradish, Kremer, GRod(when healthy), Irvin, Means, and my God...maybe even Povich and McDermott....I can dream cant I? You NEVER have enough good pitching..

And if all goes well, maybe you'll think they can be a .500 team!

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