Orioles Lose, Drop Into Tie For First

I am very happy with how the season has started for the Orioles, but there are two problems. As I pointed out yesterday in my post about the Tides, there are two current Orioles that they could do without on the big league club.

1. Kevin Gregg
2. Brian Matusz

Gregg is a lost cause and they need to just release him. He did not pitch last night, but has pitched in the majority of the losses this season. The guy presents no trade value and is just stopping us from having either Berken, Neshak or Eveland in the pros.

Then there is Brian Matusz, the guy lost his third start this season and hasn't won a start since 2010. I know we have a lot tied to Matusz and he at one point was filthy, but he just isn't right. The guy cannot get anyone out right now. Send him down and have Peterson work with him. If we are serious about this being the year we contend we cannot continue this exercise. Eveland has to come up tomorrow. Look at him, he is ready.

Tsuyoshi Wada is still bothered by his neck and isn't pitching well. He's not ready. I have no idea when Wada will be ready, neither do the Orioles. Nobody knows when Matusz will be ready, Bergessen doesn't look right, Tillman is struggling. Eveland is the guy right now. Duquette was so excited to trade for Eveland at the winter meetings. Well then let him throw in the bigs. The time is now. The Orioles cannot take a loss every time the 5th starter comes up because Matusz is working through it. We are in 1st place. Lets make a bold first place move. Plus, its my birthday so you should just listen to me. We Want Eveland!!!

-Noland

P.S. Nolan Reimold continues to mash the ball. He went 3 for 5 last night raising his average to .370 and he hit his 5th home run. Reimold also hit his 4th double.