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Kimbrel needs to retire. If he won't, we need to release him.

If we don't want to release him, here are some useful things he can do with his abilities:

  • Mop-up man. Pitch a few innings when the O's are down by 6 or more runs.
  • Ball boy.
  • Bullpen catcher.
  • Minor league bench coach.
  • Aberdeen Ironbirds assistant pitching coach.
  • Oriole Bird mascot (wear the suit).
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God Kimbrel really does suck.  Why the hell did Elias think this dude had anything left in the tank?  No one else in the league thought that.  We cant depend on him again.  Its madness. 

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