5/8 vs. Nats

[Tony-OH]

1 minute ago, Aristotelian said:

OK, that last ball was BS but Hyde has to make a move here.

You aren't going to get close calls when you are all over the place like Kimbrel was.

[Dunk35]

Every Oriole fan in the United States saw this coming. Except Brandon Hyde. 

[gtman55]

I'd rather see Suarez  than Kimbrel at this loint.

[baltfan]

I would put Kimbrel on the IL. Let him get fully healthy. 

[mrbig1]

can we trade Kimbrel for a large pizza and a six pack.

[Moose Milligan]

Akin throws strikes, at least. I feel bad that he’s gotta come in and wipe up this mess but at least he’s gonna pound the zone. 

[Malike]

They should just cut him and eat his salary unless he's hurt. He's got nothing and they will keep running him out there like its 2013 again.

[dtk9119]

And because Hyde burned thru all the other high leverage relievers he has to go to Akin

[Ripken]

Will he finally stop trying to close games with one of his worst bullpen arms?

[Tony-OH]

Just now, TopGunnar said:

Haha you can’t make this shit up. Get rid of this scumbag Elias 

A comma is needed here....  

[Aristotelian]

I just hope Akin had enough time to warm up

[Billy F-Face3]

2 minutes ago, Bemorewins said:

Is anyone ready to accept the notion that it’s not the back to back outings that are the problem for Kimbrel and accept that maybe he’s just not that good any more?

This outing has brought that realization upon me. He's just lost the level of skills needed to be a closer. He's at the end of his career.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

I am too. Unless you’ve got a guy like Bautista it should be closer by committee until someone steps up and grabs the role. 

Closer by committee worked out when Kimbrel was sitting out because of his back. Go back to it unless they trade for someone like Miller.

[OriolesMagic83]

We need to get rid of Kimbrel so Gurgi doesn't become a Xanax addict.

[baltfan]

1 minute ago, Moose Milligan said:

I am too. Unless you’ve got a guy like Bautista it should be closer by committee until someone steps up and grabs the role. 

No reason though to not think Kimbrel was a good choice in this situation