Bergesen optioned to Triple A

[SrMeowMeow]

This should be an exciting afternoon.

[blakesta]

Anybody who thinks there is a possibility of that happening has lost their mind.

Bergesen was a much better bet to eat innings than Eaton or Baez.

Haha, Oh no, I don't think this could happen in a million years.

So far, though, it is the only far-fetched thing I can say that would justify this rediculous move.

[Big Mac]

Orioles Spring Training: Where performance and upside don't matter!

[Sports Guy]

LOL...You guys are shocked?

The minute they sent him to single A for 6 innings, it was pretty obvious he wasn't the guy.

[Elon Os Fan]

I guess the O's want to give the journyman and optionLESS pitchers a chance in April before we bring up a young polished gun like Bergy.

So I guess we are looking at Penn, Pauley, Hill, Eaton, Simon, Baez, Bass and Hendrickson as the last 3 pitchers in the rotation to start the season.

I am guessing the bullpen locks are

C Sherrill

SU Ray, JJ

MR Albers, Safarte

Loggy Walker

If they go with 13 pitchers, that leaves 2 spots (maybe 3 if Albers is optioned) to the bullpen.

Prediction:

Eaton, Simon and Baez are starters

Hill goes the DL

Albers, Hendrickson and Penn in the bullpen.

They try to pass Pauley through waivers but it doesnt happen.

Bass is optioned.

Bass, Liz, Perez, Bergy, McCroy and Mickilio all are waiting on someone to falter.

[Joe'sO's]

I knew this was coming but I'm still furious. Like I said in another post the O's have absolute disdain for thier own players and they are going to kill organization morale.There's no doubt in my mind that this is McPhail's doing and Bergesen was slated for Norfolk even before ST began. Exactly what is the reason to watch this team this year?

[RShack]

Evidently, it's pitchforks and anger time. The horror, the horror.

Personally, I expect that if he keeps doing well, we'll see him in BAL before too long.

[BeerIsFood]

That sky is rapidly falling.

No offense Moose, but it's always one poster on here who has to "play it cool" and point out that everyone else is freaking out...that's just silly. Stop man, but regardless I understand where you are coming from.

1. This is the typical OH reaction to everything.

2. Did anyone think he realistically had a shot?

3. He won't be down for long anyway.

I've NEVER been one of those "the sky is falling" posters on here, but this move just does not sit well with me to say the least. Does Bergesen make or break this team, no, but this move is just beyond comprehension.

[Leitch]

Exactly what is the reason to watch this team this year?

I know you're angry but Nick Markakis, Matt Wieters, Adam Jones, Brian Roberts, Felix Pie, and Radhames Liz all say "Hi"

[glenn__davis]

Does Bergesen make or break this team, no, but this move is just beyond comprehension.

Not really. Bergesen is not a particularly highly touted prospect and he has some things he needs to work on, namely, getting out lefthanded hitters. He performed well in limited time this spring, but I doubt the Orioles are going to base their decision solely on ST results against B and C lineups.

Now, I'm not saying you have to agree with the move, but to say it's "beyond comprehension" isn't accurate, IMO.

[Sports Guy]

Perhaps people can start to see why the signing of Eaton really bothered so many of us.

[blakesta]

I know you're angry but Nick Markakis, Matt Wieters, Adam Jones, Brian Roberts, Felix Pie, and Radhames Liz all say "Hi"

Wieters will be down for the first two very uninteresting weeks...

...And Liz will be pitching in the minors.

Other then that, yes, I'm looking forward to Nick, Adam, And Felix and their overall progression.

Oh and I'm really looking forward to seeing Danys Baez starting for us! What Fun! Lol!

[waroriole]

Evidently, it's pitchforks and anger time. The horror, the horror.

Personally, I expect that if he keeps doing well, we'll see him in BAL before too long.

I agree we'll probably see some folks take this way too hard, but it is a questionable move by the O's. Bergesen had pitched better than anyone else in the spring and he doesn't get to at least stick around till the end. Hopefully, they feel that Uehara and Hill are going to be able to start the season. If not, I think we made a mistake.

[Elon Os Fan]

I know you're angry but Nick Markakis, Matt Wieters, Adam Jones, Brian Roberts, Felix Pie, and Radhames Liz all say "Hi"[/quote

Liz is not in the same class

[Satyr3206]

Well, that answers one question. Apparently Spring Training doesn't meal a whole lot to MacPhail. I can see the logic of seasoning the young guys but in a year where the rotation looks like a MASH unit, Bergesen probably could have eaten some innings. I know he'll be back but I'm not thrilled with Eaton, Penn, or any of the other has beens or never were's.

Just an FYI. A lot of players have jumped from AA to the majors. Eddie Murray comes to mind.