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Adam Eaton got through a scoreless first inning in spite of a pair of hits, but couldn't get the third out of the second inning before the Rays scored four two-out runs, three of them on a triple by Carl Crawford.
He survived the third without further damage, but it has been a struggle throughout, as evidenced by the fact that he already has thrown 77 pitches.
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Comments
Well, I know the highest expectations for Eaton are that he not throw the ball underhand but do we really have to trot him out there vs. James 'big game' Shields and start this sunday curse thing all over again this year?
Posted by: Will | April 12, 2009 4:37 PM
When do we expect Hill back in the rotation?
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Pete's reply: It's really up to him. At best, maybe three weeks.
Posted by: Brian | April 13, 2009 7:33 AM
Yeah this ended up being a very lop-sided match up, Shields v. Eaton? I guess the best we can hope for Eaton is maybe he could keep his ERA under 5.00!
Posted by: Marcus | April 13, 2009 11:32 AM
It is still early, although you have to have doubts. I think it will take two more starts on a regular 4 days rest to get a feel. I just can't see anything happening before May, although Hernandez and Bergesen pitched well in their one turn at Norfolk, but again, that was one turn.
If Uehera and Guthrie pitch well and one of the final 3 win that is .600 ball. The bullpen will straighten out as there is too much talent there. The O's have preached patience up to now, I cannot see them rushing after one or two bad starts, or relief appearances in the case of Bass.
Posted by: Rob in Va | April 13, 2009 11:54 AM