Jump to content

I don't expect much from John Means tonight.

Roy Firestone
 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 75
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Tbone83
Tbone83

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

dystopia
dystopia

Means 2-hit shutout confirmed lol

MichaelK
MichaelK

Well, I'm going to be there & hoping for the best!

Posted Images

bpilktree Hangout Grand Counsel

bpilktree

Posted
Posted
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.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bpilktree Hangout Grand Counsel

bpilktree

Posted
Posted
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.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
OriolesMagic83 Hangout Grand Counsel

OriolesMagic83

Posted
Posted
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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Fiver6565 All-Star

Fiver6565

Posted
Posted

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. 

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roy Firestone Hangout Grand Counsel

Roy Firestone

Posted
  • Author
Posted
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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roy Firestone Hangout Grand Counsel

Roy Firestone

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

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..

Edited by Roy Firestone
Link to comment
Share on other sites
bpilktree Hangout Grand Counsel

bpilktree

Posted
Posted
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.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Grt 2BA FL Gator All-Star

Grt 2BA FL Gator

Posted
Posted (edited)

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 🙏

Edited by Grt 2BA FL Gator
Link to comment
Share on other sites
glenn__davis Hangout Grand Counsel

glenn__davis

Posted
Posted
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!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • LGOrioles
      John Means 2024

      By LGOrioles · Posted

      I think he’s fine in the regular season but if you look around at #4 starters on contending teams like NYY, LAD, PHI, and ATL you get: LAD: one of Walker Buehler/Bobby Miller/Clayton Kershaw (if healthy) ATL: Reynaldo Lopez (3.60 xERA, 2.90 FIP) or Max Fried (3.16 xERA, 3.51 FIP) NYY: Gil, Stroman, or Schmidt PHI: Turnbull (4.19 xERA, 3.62 FIP) or Sanchez (3.73 xERA, 2.58 FIP)   The only guys I would consider Kremer over are Stroman (who is probably the Yankees 6th best starter when Cole comes back) or Turnbull (very similar career numbers but has been much better this year). Again, he’s fine as a #5 but I would not want him starting another playoff game and if Irvin reverts back to being a 4-4.40 ERA guy, I don’t think we would be thrilled with that either. 
    • Tony-OH
      Baumann traded for Blake Hunt

      By Tony-OH · Posted

      It certainly goes to show the Orioles have a good team when almost all of their DFA's are claimed now. But that's exactly why having three options was put into the MLB system. This gives guys like Nevin, McKenna, Baumann major league opportunities when they would be stuck in AAA with the Orioles. while it stink for the Orioles to not have those depth players, it also give guys chances to becomes those depth players still in the system.  
    • Frobby
      This offensive style is not sustainable

      By Frobby · Posted

      It’s really hard to watch veterans struggle, but I still think the O’s are a month away from doing anything more significant than they’ve done already to adjust playing time, etc.   Hopefully some of the vets wake up before then.  
    • Roy Firestone
      This offensive style is not sustainable

      By Roy Firestone · Posted

      Is it me, or does ti appear that Adley drops to his knee on almost every big swing and is off balance even when he connects with a ball? I don't remember this pronounced "drop to a knee" swing in almost every single at bat. That cant be a good thing for a hitter or even if it is not a concern, Adley gets out of the box slower because he's off balance.
    • scarey1999
      Jud Fabian, 2024

      By scarey1999 · Posted

      Seems like we’re just going in circles on this. Showalter is exactly a use case for why I think JF could be moved at some point. There’s only a select 2 or 3 on Elias’ absolute no touch list (presumably - but no one knows for sure obviously).  JF would be moved if the right team asks in the right deal as I doubt he’s not on the into untouchable list. We are both ultimately saying the same thing here…I think. BTW, interesting what the Cards are doing with Showalter, moved to pen and pitching only once a week. Man he’s been dominant. 18.1 IP, 30K and only 13 H and 6 BB allowed this year. I was in the camp that was very disappointed he was moved (even before Flahery came over and clunked). 
    • RZNJ
      Brandon Young 2024

      By RZNJ · Posted

      One thing I have to add on Young.   That analysis was based on about 17 IP.   
    • sportsfan8703
      Baumann traded for Blake Hunt

      By sportsfan8703 · Posted

      Plus, McCann might not be as safe as we think.  We could pretty much rotate catcher’s in off the street for what McCann brings. I’m sure some catchers in the minors have June 1st opt out clauses too.  Hunt could just be a CYA thing if there is a guy out there with a June 1 opt out date that we’ve already identified. 

  • Popular Contributors

  • Popular Now

×
×
  • Create New...