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southi
I have to wonder that if Bud Norris continues to rebound from his absolutely horrible start if the Orioles would possibly deal for him. Norris has some familiarity with Baltimore (and of course vice versa) and I’d imagine could be had for an extremely low cost from the Braves. He has been at least decent in his last two starts with the Braves (although that certainly might change against the Reds today).
dwilson10
No, the O’s will not bring Bud Norris back to Baltimore. They are trying to win games and he already proved to them that he is not very capable of doing that.
southi
I certainly don’t think of Norris as a ‘good’ pitcher but he pitched very well after he was moved to the bullpen for Atlanta and has only allowed 2 earned runs in his last two starts (12 innings pitched 7 hits allowed). IF he can continue pitching well then he might be a very inexpensive option for someone.
The Orioles need pitching, but the problem is that they have next to NOTHING to deal for pitching.. Whomever they acquire will have to be terribly cheap. There is a reason that few ‘experts’ felt that the Orioles would be in the playoff hunt and the end of the season. The Orioles just don’t have the depth of quality players on the big league club or minor league prospects to be able to deal (or fill) holes as the season progresses. Despite the Orioles great start to the year and above expectation production from more than a few players they have issues that may cost them over the course of the long season.
Cam
Two decent starts doesn’t override years of mediocrity. The Orioles need pitching, definitely – but Bud Norris is not the answer.
Gogerty
Would love to see him rebound, trade bait or not, improvement helps.
GRob78
Tough choice but necessary. If he doesn’t get better by the end of next Spring in Sarasota the Orioles will have no choice but to cut him. Hopefully Ubaldo can take time in the pen to work on his mechanics and get back his form. But that’s an uphill battle.
Thanks for noting in the post that there have been several other terrible contracts that happened about the same time. Makes the pain of losing possible solid starters like Zach Davies, Wei Yen Chen, and Eduard Rodriguez a little easier. Had the Orioles not brought in Jimenez with the massive contract at least two of these guys would still be around…and maybe contributing well.
bradthebluefish
Good move. Ubaldo provides depth, he could bounceback, and could be a nice, long relief pitcher.
crazy Jawa
How about putting brach in the rotation? He has the pitches to start. Instead of looking for a starter, it’s probably easier to get mid grade reliever.
crazy Jawa
P.s. Scott Feldman is sitting in Astros bullpen. Has 3 something era. Food for thought.
bross16
Maybe the Cubs will give the Astros Arrieta for him
BoldyMinnesota
Rofl
RonTrauma 2
I could see Jimenez to the Cubs for Montero, cash,and a lottery ticket? Makes sense on both sides, and very similar contracts.
MB923
Lol. Zero chance the Cubs do that.
rouschpuppy
I had an Idea for a trade of Ubaldo ( No money) Jomar Reyes, Josh Hart and a low-A reliever for Hellickson and Cesar Hernadez of the Phillies, depth for the O’s and a starter that they can save money on by dumping Ubaldo.
eggy
I like that but I’m thinking Christian walker instead of jomar Reyes
iancompetent
The Orioles remind me of Ned Flanders’ parents: “We’ve tried nothing, doc and we’re all out of ideas.” When they lost in the ALDS in 2012, critics predicted that lack of starting pitching, an inability to work counts, poor OBP and no speed would be their undoing. It’s 2016 and these problems still have yet to be addressed, either through acquisition or internal development. It’s a shame, because they look like they are going to squander a chance to be a true contender with a solid core of players.