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The Orioles announced after tonight’s game that they have optioned RHP JASON BERKEN to Triple-A Norfolk.

Berken appeared in 15 games for the Orioles and was 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA (17.0IP, 15ER).

A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.

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This looks like a roster shuffle...

…Yes, Berken has not returned to last year’s pre-injury form. And, to be honest, he might never be the same pitcher again. A torn labrum is not a little deal for a pitcher, as we all know.

That said, he just pitched multiple innings, so he’s not available for a few days anyways, so this might be a roster move on paper, just to get Alfredo Simon off the restricted list.

by basemonkey on May 20, 2011 11:52 PM EDT reply actions  

That said

The Orioles need to really do something about the bullpen. The rotation and lineup has gone through ups and downs, flashing good things in between bad, but the bullpen has been pretty consistently bad. And, it’s not going to get better soon.

I would like to see some kind of salary dump/change-of-scenery of a bad contract happen with Mike Gonzalez, with another team who has a similarly under-performing pitcher who is sitting in their doghouse. It’s getting harder and harder to imagine it getting any better with Gonzo.

by basemonkey on May 20, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Orioles need to really do something about the bullpen.

I hope Angelos is hiding that extra $10 million dollars from MacPhail.

If you look at those UZR ratings or whatever

by dfa on May 21, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yea

So basically we’re replacing one shitty pitcher with another shitty pitcher.

I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck

by twistedlogic on May 21, 2011 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I want to not be a sports fan

Just because you know how to read, doesn't mean you'll like the book.

by arlingtonOsFan on May 21, 2011 6:52 AM EDT reply actions  

They misspelled Michael Gonzalez.

Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.

by Knubles and Bits on May 21, 2011 9:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

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