tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post8528085200503376371..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Bud Norris and Trying to Avoid the BullpenJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-70495396488880087352014-02-02T23:08:56.602-05:002014-02-02T23:08:56.602-05:00I am just surprised the Orioles did not sign anoth...I am just surprised the Orioles did not sign another starting pitcher yet. I figured they would be in on Santana or Ubaldo.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662049038120659985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-46563864542717233762014-01-31T14:53:42.211-05:002014-01-31T14:53:42.211-05:00I covered some of the late-game issues with Chen h...I covered some of the late-game issues with Chen here: http://camdendepot.blogspot.com/2013/08/wei-yin-chen-and-disturbing-late-game.html<br /><br />The O's rotation is mostly a collection of back-end starters. That may work for stretches, but not for an entire season. But most O's fans know that, and it's why we're all excited about Gausman, Bundy, et al.Matt Kremnitzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693430925266947705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-34980946636498421092014-01-31T11:47:04.257-05:002014-01-31T11:47:04.257-05:00Watching Chen last year in the 6th and 7th innings...Watching Chen last year in the 6th and 7th innings was heartbreaking. I could not understand for the life of me why Buck would leave him in. This is probably a little bit of availability bias but Chen often gave up game-tying or lead-changing jacks late in games. <br /><br />Problems with Gonzo and Norris seemed to be more about allowing too many base runners late as opposed to the long ball. Thoughts?CBreezyThreezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04508881642764922110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-3610864123169868902014-01-31T09:42:45.007-05:002014-01-31T09:42:45.007-05:00Chen
1st time through: 628 OPS
2nd time through: 7...Chen<br />1st time through: 628 OPS<br />2nd time through: 748 OPS<br />3rd time through: 925 OPS<br /><br />Gonzalez<br />1st time through: 607 OPS<br />2nd time through: 671 OPS<br />3rd time through: 903 OPS<br /><br />Norris<br />1st time through: 693 OPS<br />2nd time through: 797 OPS<br />3rd time through: 809 OPS<br /><br />I'd say Chen and Norris have major issues with it while Gonzalez has enough of an issue that it makes it hard for him to be a starter. That all said, all of these guys are probably worth 8-10 MM a year in the free agent market.Jon Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-70788146116472060202014-01-31T09:28:09.891-05:002014-01-31T09:28:09.891-05:00Problem is that the third time through the lineup ...Problem is that the third time through the lineup is a nightmare for Norris, Chen and Gonzo. At least, all struggle after the sixth. <br /><br />I hope the bullpen is resting up because they're going to have a busy year.Matt Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191574755038653061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-24544260833018526802014-01-31T07:31:52.561-05:002014-01-31T07:31:52.561-05:00Can't believe there isn't more talk of him...Can't believe there isn't more talk of him being the closer this year instead of Hunter.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747695048840426263noreply@blogger.com