Birds Up, O's Down - 2014 Week 25

Struggled through 2.1 innings in the final week, but wasn't helped out by the defense behind him.  Finished with 62.1 innings and a number of career-best marks.

Lost in back-to-back games for the first time all season.  Allowed 7 runs in 12 innings, yet only 4 were earned.  His game FIPs were 2.83 and 2.60 (both solid marks), but it's clear the defense needs to step up, especially with Chen, who doesn't miss a lot of bats.

Received a very short start on Sunday vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.  It appears the Orioles were careful with his pitch count should he be needed in relief early in the post-season.  Gonzalez, however, was excellent in his limited outing, completing 5 innings in just 62 pitches (5 hits, 2 strikeouts).

One start and one relief appearance helped Ubaldo finish out a tumultuous 2014 season.  He's not expected to pitch in the post-season, but he totalled 6 innings with just 2 earned runs allowed (6 strikeouts to 3 walks).

Allowed 2 hits and a walk in 1.1 innings, which resulted in three runs (all unearned).

A solo shot marred Miller's recent strikeout frenzy, but he still managed to record an additional 3Ks.  Since joining the Orioles, Miller has recorded a whopping 34 Ks (15.3 per 9 innings).

It's possible that it is just me, but O'Day doesn't appear as sharp as he was earlier in the year.  Hopefully everything is okay for post-season play, as O'Day is a huge member of the Oriole bullpen.

Tillman, the O's Game 1 starter for the ALDS, suffered through 6 innings, in which he allowed 11 hits (4 earned runs).  First time this season that Tillman allowed double-digit hit totals.

Was 4-13 at the plate, including a big 3-4 game against the New York Yankees.

Batted .278 (5-18) at a variety of spots in the final week.

Had a quality week at the plate, but his defense remains a question mark.

Only 2-11, but was dealing with a nagging wrist injury that had him in and out of the lineup.  Still put together a solid month of September and should be the starting 1B in the ALDS.

An 0-4 week ends his short call-up stint at 3-18.  Needs some swing improvements before he's going to be a regular, but could push for some playing time next season.

With Chris Davis out for the ALDS, does he make the roster as a dedicated PR?

Only 4-25 in the last week of the season.  He did, however, manage a good September, and likely starts at LF.

Went 3-7 in a couple of games replacing Adam Jones, who was held out to keep him fresh.  Lough has really stepped up his game in September, which could make post-season roster selections tough.

Limited action, but hit 2-7.