Orioles 2024 Season

[UVA_Guy81]

I prefer both Irvin and Wells as middle and long relievers. A spot start here and there would be okay but not for the long term.

 

[skinz2winz]

And on point, Irvin throws a gem. Should we get ready for 3 more terrible outings? I hope to see Suarez once more. Good win today! (14-7)

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Suarez has been pitching good so far. But the bullpen is becoming more and more concerning.

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Way to go Kimbrell. Way to earn your money.

 

[chillerdab]

is that his third or fourth blown save?

The whole bullpen has been mediocre.

 

[UVA_Guy81]

I think it’s his third. Looks like he’s day to day right now. Apparently, he was having issues before he let up the two run shot. Should’ve just yanked him then as a precautionary measure and let Tate finish the inning, especially if they knew they were sending him down to Norfolk the following day anyways.

 

[chillerdab]

Yup.

I dont feel as though the team is being managed as well as they were last year.

Bullpen not great, and relying on unreliable guys.

Hitters not patient: striking out more and also hitting a lot of homers. Not wearing down opponent’s pitchers as much. Not as many deep counts.

Really not sold on the new pitching coach .

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Yup.

I dont feel as though the team is being managed as well as they were last year.

Bullpen not great, and relying on unreliable guys.

Hitters not patient: striking out more and also hitting a lot of homers. Not wearing down opponent’s pitchers as much. Not as many deep counts.

Really not sold on the new pitching coach .

Didn't agree with not letting Irvin finish the 7th the other night. I know it didn't ultimately matter but he was having very little problems getting them out.
Agree about the bullpen. They've been struggling a bit this year. Wondering with Means and Braddish back now if maybe some things will change with that.
The thing I've noticed with the hitters is that they're getting a lot of foul popups. Mullins has been struggling ever since he came back from being injured last year. Santander and Hays (when he was playing) has been having issues so far this year as well. Figure they're probably pressing too much and just not trying to focus on the fundamentals.