Peter Schmuck wants you to know that, contrary to popular belief, he is more than just a bon vivant, raconteur and collector of blousy flowered shirts. He is a semi-respected journalist who has covered virtually every sport -- except luge, of course – and tackled issues that transcend the mere games people play. If that isn’t enough to qualify him to provide witty, wide-ranging commentary on the sports world ... and the rest of the world, for that matter ... he is an avid reader of history, biography and the classics, as well as a charming blowhard who pops off on both sports and politics on WBAL Radio. That means you can expect a little of everything in
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Pete, why aren't the O's giving serious consideration to Pedro Martinez? They could probably sign him for one-year for only about $1 million - especially with Hill out of the mix for the start of the season and no other pitcher really distancing himself from the rest of the pack vying for a slot in the rotation. I've got to believe Pedro is a better bet than say an Adam Eaton or a Mark Hendrickson.
Posted by: Jacob | March 22, 2009 3:03 PM
Pete,
With Hill out for a couple weeks of the regular season, does it make sense for the O's to use a 4-man rotation for the first 12 games and have the fifth starter come off the DL and hit the ground running on game 13? The two early off days allow the first 4 in the rotation to pitch every fifth day, but I know many teams do opt to give that early rest to some starters.
Posted by: Mike J. | March 22, 2009 11:33 PM