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#141 Mackus

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Posted 30 October 2018 - 03:10 PM

Anytime you can protect a 26 y/o relief pitcher with good but not overwhelming numbers at AA, you do it.


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Posted 30 October 2018 - 03:13 PM

Anytime you can protect a 26 y/o relief pitcher with good but not overwhelming numbers at AA, you do it.


No problem protecting him, they certainly have the room.

I would think he gets ML time in '19, and I think a healthy Kline can be good.  His return this year was good to see.


That said, agree about the general point of protecting a 26 year old reliever who hasn't touched the majors, has had arm issues previously, and whose upside is only so high.



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Posted 30 October 2018 - 04:17 PM

No problem protecting him, they certainly have the room.

 

Agree.  I'm just poking fun at the current state of the team.  Easy choice to protect him.  Just a bit embarrassing at the same time.



#144 Mike B

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Posted 31 October 2018 - 10:52 AM

I am really pulling for Kline.  Anyone who hangs in and fights his way back after all the setbacks, deserves some success.


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Posted 24 November 2018 - 01:14 PM

MASN: Branden Kline’s fastball returned in 2018, but the changeup made the difference
http://www.masnsport...difference.html



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Posted 26 November 2018 - 01:42 PM

MASN: Branden Kline’s fastball returned in 2018, but the changeup made the difference
http://www.masnsport...difference.html

I really want to see this kid make it.  After all the physical adversity, he deserves it.  I feel the same way about Harvey.


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 05:01 PM

The 1st word uttered by Brandon Hyde when asked about Branden Kline: "Wow" #orioles


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Posted 24 February 2019 - 08:18 PM

The 1st word uttered by Brandon Hyde when asked about Branden Kline: "Wow" #orioles

Really pulling for this kid.  He has never given up.  He is a talented pitcher who deserves some good luck.

 

I hope he makes the team.


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Posted 24 March 2019 - 03:50 PM

BSL: https://www.baltimor...ing-2019-30-21/

 

(#17) Branden Kline, RHP

Ceiling: 45          Risk: High        ETA: 2019         Role Description: Setup Relief
Ht/Wt: 6’3” / 210 lbs.          B/T: R/R         Highest Level: AAA                Age (as of April 1, 2019): 27y, 6m
Video #1 | Video #2 | Spotlight

A hometown product from Frederick, MD, Kline jumped back on the prospect map after missing numerous seasons with injury. He rocketed through the system and was closing games for Triple-A Norfolk by season’s end, added to the 40-Man Roster in October. His fastball touches 98-to-99 mph at best and sits comfortably in the high-90s, able to beat hitters up in the zone with lively late ride. After missing the last two years, Kline’s slider came back slowly but was playing like an above-average pitch by the end of the year. Kline has the stuff to pitch late innings and is likely to reach Baltimore early in 2019. 



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Posted 15 April 2019 - 12:33 PM

AAA: 0-1, 9.64 ERA, 4.2 IP, 5 K, 2 BB, 2.14 WHIP

 

Not a great start, was hoping he would make a push for an early call up.



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Posted 19 April 2019 - 06:07 PM

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“#Orioles have a doubleheader tomorrow. Norfolk RHP Branden Kline is cleaning out his locker and shaking hands. #TwoPlusTwo”
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Posted 28 April 2019 - 09:11 AM

Back with the O's in Minnesota.

 

1.2 scoreless innings with Norfolk since his demotion.



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Posted 17 May 2019 - 05:32 PM

MASN: Branden Kline settles into the bullpen and life in the majors
https://www.masnspor...the-majors.html



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Posted 18 May 2019 - 04:28 PM

Really pulling for this kid.

 

He never gave up, and deserves some success.


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Posted 08 June 2019 - 11:14 AM

Like Kline a lot, but was scored on in his last 5 outings.  Has been sent back down. Go earn another trip up.



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Posted 22 June 2019 - 03:14 AM

Back up, tough initial outing. Really like Kline's stuff...but he has to perform.

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Posted 22 June 2019 - 09:27 PM

Short notice, tons of travel, 3 hours of sleep. I can kind of forgive last nights outing.
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Posted 23 June 2019 - 11:45 AM

Short notice, tons of travel, 3 hours of sleep. I can kind of forgive last nights outing.

As someone who has made that trip back and forth across the country, more than a few times,  I can attest that it sucks.


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Posted 23 June 2019 - 07:50 PM

Kline and Scott were scoreless today.

 

They were the only one.


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Posted 01 July 2019 - 10:24 PM

Optioned to AAA




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