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[You Play to Win the Game]

I like this pick more with Peterson in the organization.

I was thinking this same thing earlier.

I'm hoping Peterson stays beyond his 1-year contract.

[SportsGuy]

Ehhhh, depends on how many he throws but already jumping 30IP I might err on the side of caution in his first year. He could hold his own at that level, just worry about the load. Maybe if you shut him down until then.

If he has some mechanical issues, I wonder if he would just be better served going to extended ST and work with Peterson?

[Can_of_corn]

Wont extended spring training be over before he probably signs?

[JeremyStrain]

Wont extended spring training be over before he probably signs?

I think it transitions once SS ball starts in Aberdeen, but I THINK they still have instructionals and stuff going year round down there, could be wrong though.

[JeffLong]

Can't imagine he throws before AFL.

He'll probably throw the same # of innings as Bundy this year.

Think they start him in Frederick next year?

[JeremyStrain]

Can't imagine he throws before AFL.

He'll probably throw the same # of innings as Bundy this year.

Think they start him in Frederick next year?

Yeah I think so, he's gotta find a 3rd and hopefully 4th pitch.

[JeffLong]

Yeah I think so, he's gotta find a 3rd and hopefully 4th pitch.

Seems like he'll be Fastball, Slider, Change with a show-me Curve in the long run.

Maybe adds a cutter or something to that sinking fatball. That seems to be what all the kids are doing these days.

[JeremyStrain]

Yeah I think so, he's gotta find a 3rd and hopefully 4th pitch.

Seems like he'll be Fastball, Slider, Change with a show-me Curve in the long run.

Maybe adds a cutter or something to that sinking fatball. That seems to be what all the kids are doing these days.

That 2S/Change is his bread and butter, but hitters have a 50/50 shot at whats coming. His slider is more of a slurve, and the curve isn't really even that. A cutter might make some sense if he can get that slurve turned into a true slider that could be a good 4 pitch mix.

[Luke Jackson]

With Gausman probably set to finish the year around 130 innings, I don't see much reason to push it in 2012. Maybe the AFL, but Frederick to start 2013 seems reasonable. I guess it's possible that he could fly through the system in less than one season like Matusz did, but an early 2014 arrival makes more sense to me.

[JeffLong]

With Gausman probably set to finish the year around 130 innings, I don't see much reason to push it in 2012. Maybe the AFL, but Frederick to start 2013 seems reasonable. I guess it's possible that he could fly through the system in less than one season like Matusz did, but an early 2014 arrival makes more sense to me.

Klaw mentioned that he and Appel could start in AA if they really wanted to push them. I really see no need for that.

[RichardZ]

Gausman could get his feet wet at Delmarva or go straight to Frederick. I'd be suprised to see him at Bowie this year and he even might start next year at Frederick.

[Can_of_corn]

Klaw mentioned that he and Appel could start in AA if they really wanted to push them. I really see no need for that.

KLaw seems to be in favor of pushing pitching prospects aggressively.

[Stotle]

Shut him down. Frederick for 8 starts next year, Bowie the rest of the way.

[JeremyStrain]

Shut him down. Frederick for 8 starts next year, Bowie the rest of the way.

Yeah this sounds the best.

[Nuclear Dish]

He's around 115 IP now, and he's got Stony Brook on Friday. I expect another 7 or so IP then. That puts him over 120, and (given the mismatch of LSU vs. Stony Brook) he's still got 1-2 starts in the CWS. So I expect him to finish the season at around 130-135 IP.

He has said he's like to throw about 150 innings this year. I can't imagine the O's want him up that high. So my guess is that unless LSU somehow loses to Stony Brook this weekend, he's not going to see any time in our system this season.

As for the AFL, I guess it's possible, but I don't think the O's are going to send him.

My guess is he starts next year in Frederick, spends about half the year there (I think he's going to struggle more than people expect early because he still lacks a 3rd quality pitch), then moves up to Bowie. If we're lucky, he's with us in 2014, although I think it might be as a September callup.

I like the pick, but I have a sneaky suspicion that Gausman is going to end up as a (successful) bullpen arm.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I like the pick, but I have a sneaky suspicion that Gausman is going to end up as a (successful) bullpen arm.

Why? Not trying to pick a fight, just genuinely curious.

[Nuclear Dish]

I like the pick, but I have a sneaky suspicion that Gausman is going to end up as a (successful) bullpen arm.

Why? Not trying to pick a fight, just genuinely curious.

Because I'm doubtful that he ever develops the third strong pitch. A guy with 2 great pitches can be an excellent reliever, but not so much a great starter in the big leagues. His fastball-changeup combo are perfect as an 8th inning guy. But until he turns the curve (which he only started throwing this year) or the slider into a plus pitch, I am skeptical.

[JeremyStrain]

Why? Not trying to pick a fight, just genuinely curious.

Because I'm doubtful that he ever develops the third strong pitch. A guy with 2 great pitches can be an excellent reliever, but not so much a great starter in the big leagues. His fastball-changeup combo are perfect as an 8th inning guy. But until he turns the curve (which he only started throwing this year) or the slider into a plus pitch, I am skeptical.

In general you are right, but in this case that downward plane on the sinker almost acts as a 3rd pitch, because he will throw the FB more than the other pitches anyway. He doesn't need a 3rd plus pitch, that's extremely rare, just something that is avg-abv avg.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Because I'm doubtful that he ever develops the third strong pitch. A guy with 2 great pitches can be an excellent reliever, but not so much a great starter in the big leagues. His fastball-changeup combo are perfect as an 8th inning guy. But until he turns the curve (which he only started throwing this year) or the slider into a plus pitch, I am skeptical.

Fair enough. From what I've read, it doesn't appear as though folks are concerned about him being able to develop his breaking stuff more, but it's a legitimate concern. I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch on Friday on ESPN2.

[SportsGuy]

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