Totally agree, but it’s more than just Rogers. They bet so much on Rogers/Bradish/Baz being really good. Not just capable, but excellent. And if all three of them ultimately aren’t…cooked.

I m that’s aggressive, but I do think it’s time for a minor league reset to see if he CAN a fix this stuff. Would be easier decision of EBJ or Jud looked ready, or Kjerstad were healthy. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Moo optioned when TON is back.

I hate this, but I think Cowser needs a minor league reset to see if he is actually/maybe/hopefully fixable. I don’t know who replaces him, but he’s lost right now, and has been for awhile. #orioles

I was so optimistic. He’d been REALLY good out of the pen before. It’s early but his pure stuff just seems so dang hittable.

Utica Club solid. There is a sentimental soft spot in my heart for a Genny. Just like there is now for a Boh.

Been in Baltimore for decades, but grew up and went to school in NY. May I suggest Genny Cream Ale or Labatt Blue Light as acceptable alternatives?

There’s the first TON trip to the IL! Right up there with death and taxes.

Ummm…when do we start to worry about Alonso? Asking for a friend. #orioles

We sure he’s healthy?

Oh for fuck sake, some Orioles are wearing orange tshirts that says “Jesus won.” Cool, but fuck off with that.

I second Baltimore and Albany/Troy (I lump them). And Buffalo is pretty great.

Add Alonso to that list.

I’m officially worried. And I love the dude.

Huuuuge Cowser fan, and I’m officially worried.

Why is the dude on the MASN pre-game show pronouncing it “Shane By-Az”? Figure this is something somebody could correct, no?

And he seems genuinely liked/respected by his teammates. Just rough all around.

Ha! Was literally just thinking the same thing. Feel bad for the dude.

Trevor Effing Rogers.

Trevor Effing Rogers.

Those are fire for sure.

Where did the groundskeepers go?!

Aaaaand now they are both hurt. Ramos and Jackson now both go north?

Promising. Thanks!

Is that velocity way up from where they thought he was when he was drafted? I remember them saying he sat 92-93 but crazy deception from arm angle. Or I’m not remembering correctly, but 96 plays.

How about the Nolan McLean what if!?! Those first 4 innings hurt my soul thinking of Kyle Gibson and Charlie Morton.

What is the other option? Genuinely asking. Skubal left the team, Kershaw…not REALLY an option, Webb would be on short rest? The crime here feels like roster construction really.

The burden of being a utility player. Hopefully the little guy can keep chugging along and carve himself out a spot.

I’m laughing at myself today. And, for the record if the situation was reversed and Kjerstad was the established guy and struggling and Beavers was hot, I’d be making the same argument the other way. Neither of them are going to really matter until TON gets hurt anyway. 😜

Haha! Since this exchange started Kjerstad has also forgotten how to hit. So much for hot hand.

I agree. You’re not understanding what I’m saying, and we actually agree. Beavers has been terrible this spring, Kjerstad has been solid. The OF is going to be Ward/Moo/TON a lot! Taveras can spell any. So go with the hotter bat, as a 4/5th OF, to maybe steal you a couple important April games.