Trembley: Koji officially No. 2
Manager Dave Trembley confirmed what everybody already has known for about six weeks. Koji Uehara will start the second regular-season game against the New York Yankees next Wednesday.
"He's the guy on line and the best available guy we have,'' Trembley said by way of explanation. "He's a guy with experience and proven success. That's why we signed him, to put him at the front of the rotation with (Jeremy) Guthrie.
Trembley said that he is not concerned about Brian Roberts' availability for Opening Day, but disputed Roberts contention that he will start the opener even if he doesn't appear in a game the rest of the spring.
"No, I wouldn't feel comfortable with that,'' Trembley said. "I don't think it would be fair to him or the team if he doesn't play by April 6."
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Ug....can't believe this guy is our #2. I'm pulling for him, because he seems like he is a good guy, with a funny personality. I just would have felt a lot better if the Orioles had made a significant run at some of the other pitchers on the market. Koji should have been our #4 guy, not #2.
Yes, I realize we have players in the minors that we are counting on in the future, yada yada yada. But having more than one real pitcher in the rotation for this season would not have held anyone back in future years.
Koji, I really do hope you're a #2.
Posted by: Ferg | March 31, 2009 12:30 PM