tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post5810274772306688501..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Has Gonzo's Luck Finally Run Out?Jon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-46357909154495633492015-09-04T09:56:49.265-04:002015-09-04T09:56:49.265-04:00Just to provide some minor resolution for folks wh...Just to provide some minor resolution for folks who may not understand shorthand. Organizations do not limit by innings, they refine their concepts of workload a bit more these days. I do not specifically know Baltimore's considerations, but it will likely have to do with weighted pitches from warming up and in-game situations.<br /><br />In some places where you see more of a battle between the stat and qual people, you see front offices push guys as starters because it minimizes warm up pitches and the club can better control workload between starts.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-39873457535861484172015-09-04T08:33:08.361-04:002015-09-04T08:33:08.361-04:00Bundy will almost certainly be on a strict innings...Bundy will almost certainly be on a strict innings limit. As a starter, he'll surpass that limit extremely quickly. In addition, he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012 and may not be able to be an effective starter. I think his best chance at success is in the bullpen and I would expect him to be the long man or the most worthless member of the bullpen. If he does well, then maybe the Os convert him to a starter later.<br /><br />As Matt K said, if the Os can add a left-handed starter then great but I wouldn't focus on it. The roster I would choose wouldn't have a lefty... which is painful when dealing with a bullpen that has Brach and Givens. Wilson and Wright haven't earned starting spots in the rotation and probably won't be successful. I'm happy with them being Plan B options but would prefer someone better.Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-32269817035837086522015-09-04T08:16:59.927-04:002015-09-04T08:16:59.927-04:00I get that it's nice to have at least one left...I get that it's nice to have at least one left-handed starter, but I'm not sure that it should be a top priority to sign one. I think it's more important to upgrade the rotation period, not just try to find a lefty to fit in the bunch. If one fits, great; if not, I don't think it's a huge deal.<br /><br />Also, I wouldn't pencil in Bundy for anything beyond a relief role. That's clearly the low bar since he has to be on the major-league roster next season, but until he's able to throw effectively and pain-free for an extended period of time, he can't be counted on, let alone as a starting pitching option. Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-91787659788251257042015-09-03T21:51:32.839-04:002015-09-03T21:51:32.839-04:00Matt, given that we need a lefty, are you suggesti...Matt, given that we need a lefty, are you suggesting we start the season with: Tillman, Jiminez, Gonzalez, Gausman, the TBA Lefty and sticking Bundy in the pen?<br />I agree that Gonzalez isn't very valuable and might be better remaining, but shouldnt Bundy be in the rotation, at least to start the season?<br />And trading Miggy-this gambling against his return to outperforming his peripherals-would make room for Wilson of Wright, each of whom might be worth a spot<br />Philipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-64073318506185094362015-09-03T15:34:13.780-04:002015-09-03T15:34:13.780-04:00I don't think what they do with Gonzo will hav...I don't think what they do with Gonzo will have much of an impact on the club. He's not very valuable at this point. Given that the Os need starting pitching, I think tendering him makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he can put up an ERA in the low 4s next year. But I wouldn't expect anyone to give up much to get him. <br /><br />I imagine Bundy will be in the bullpen to build up innings.Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-16366930596169524162015-09-03T13:22:48.394-04:002015-09-03T13:22:48.394-04:00gonzo has a lot of virtues as a pitcher and person...gonzo has a lot of virtues as a pitcher and person, but it seems as if all his luck just ran out and he is pitching the way his stats say he should.<br />He should be tendered and then traded before next season for whatever he will bring back.<br />( I wanted Dan to do that with Norris, but no...)<br />The rotation next year will need a lefty, but will have to include Bundy and Gausman(no options so no choice; they are up or out) as well as Tillman and Jiminez and the TBA Lefty, so Miggy won't be necessary, and should be the one on the block instead of Bundy, who still has a high upside but who wouldn't bring back much.<br />i don't want the Orioles to turn into the Rockies, who had two stars and a bunch of junk.<br />What they do with Miguel will help determine not just His future, but the future of the club.Philipnoreply@blogger.com