Bergesen

[Zach]

Have you guys heard anything on the tender status of Bergesen?

[ofahn]

Not yet. I'm expecting to see a release that they have settled on a contract. I'm not sure the club sees him as worth the approximately 1.4M he would get in arbitration.

[Don]

Seeing Luke Scott non-tendered, I do not suspect they are trying to shed payroll and they need all the arms they can throw out to set the rotation and bullpen. They will see if he can bounce back this spring.

[TuckerBlair89]

Seeing Luke Scott non-tendered, I do not suspect they are trying to shed payroll and they need all the arms they can throw out to set the rotation and bullpen. They will see if he can bounce back this spring.

Pretty much what I see too.
No way they could non-tender him when they desperately need arms. I still think Bergy has some value personally. Not sure whether he ever retains that rookie glory, but it's possible. I like him as a long man regardless.

[birdwatcher55]

I would cut bait with Bergesen. He has not shown anything in two years. That ship has sailed IMHO

[osforlife]

I think its time for Bergy to move on to a new organization and get a fresh start. I think you can partly blame management with this one...shuffling through AAA and MLB the past two years probably effected his maturity. Ditto with Tillman. That would be the best thing to do for Brad at this point in his career. But I could also see them tendering him and keeping him for AAA starter depth.

[TuckerBlair89]

I think its time for Bergy to move on to a new organization and get a fresh start. I think you can partly blame management with this one...shuffling through AAA and MLB the past two years probably effected his maturity. Ditto with Tillman. That would be the best thing to do for Brad at this point in his career. But I could also see them tendering him and keeping him for AAA starter depth.

Well to be fair, the Club really only cares about what is best for them. And I think tendering Bergy is the best thing to do. You can never have enough arms, and he still has some talent. Let's remember that he has had success in the pros already. His rookie season was very enjoyable to watch, and when he kept the ball low he was terrific. When he is in a rhythm he is tough to get to. Of course, you need a defense around a guy like this too. I saw a few games last season where he showed flashes of that past form too. I just hesitate to give up on young pitching like this. Same thing with Tillman too.

I Imagine a team like Oakland would love Bergy though.

[osforlife]

Well to be fair, the Club really only cares about what is best for them.

You can never have enough arms, and he still has some talent. Let's remember that he has had success in the pros already. His rookie season was very enjoyable to watch, and when he kept the ball low he was terrific. When he is in a rhythm he is tough to get to.

Good point.

Yes it was fun to watch Bergy in that rookie campaign. I had a foreshadow that the line drive off of his shin would either hault or kill his career. I have not seen that sinker I saw from him in '09 though.

[Matt P]

I wouldn't give up on him just yet.

[TuckerBlair89]

Bergy is back. Good news.

[LA Detective]

Please get him right. His whole delivery looks different...get him back to doing what he was doing in 09..The films wont lie. I really feel the O's have screwed up on this one. Sent him down for a game or two then up, then down. They should of sent him down until he was 100% right. I really hope they relay convidence in him and make him a project....I really believe he can be the innings eater of the staff...He's not getting lit up because the league figured him out...it's because he has lost his release point and command.

[Matt P]

The Orioles tendered a contract to pitcher Brad Bergesen rather than letting him become a free agent.

"I've got to tell you, I like Brad Bergesen," Duquette said. "I like what I've read and I like what I've seen. I have hopes that Bergy can make a significant contribution to our ballclub. I like a lot of things about him and I think he can have a good year for us."

The Orioles must decide whether Bergesen fits as a starter or reliever, and his role could be determined in spring training.

Duquette offered a vote of confidence while also issuing a challenge to Bergesen, who went 2-7 with a 5.70 ERA in 34 games, including 12 starts.

"I think he has potential as a starter," Duquette said. "It depends on him taking charge of his career and coming into spring training and having a big year. He has the ability to be a quality starter in the big leagues. To me, its really up to him. If he wants to seize control of career, he has the opportunity. We need pitching. We need starting pitching.

"I believe in this kid. I think he can be a good major league pitcher. It's time for him to stand up and do it. Where else will he find a better opportunity than here?"

http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roc ... gesen.html

It looks like he is going to be given an opportunity to start in ST.

[Mike B]

The Orioles tendered a contract to pitcher Brad Bergesen rather than letting him become a free agent.

"I've got to tell you, I like Brad Bergesen," Duquette said. "I like what I've read and I like what I've seen. I have hopes that Bergy can make a significant contribution to our ballclub. I like a lot of things about him and I think he can have a good year for us."

The Orioles must decide whether Bergesen fits as a starter or reliever, and his role could be determined in spring training.

Duquette offered a vote of confidence while also issuing a challenge to Bergesen, who went 2-7 with a 5.70 ERA in 34 games, including 12 starts.

"I think he has potential as a starter," Duquette said. "It depends on him taking charge of his career and coming into spring training and having a big year. He has the ability to be a quality starter in the big leagues. To me, its really up to him. If he wants to seize control of career, he has the opportunity. We need pitching. We need starting pitching.

"I believe in this kid. I think he can be a good major league pitcher. It's time for him to stand up and do it. Where else will he find a better opportunity than here?"

http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roc ... gesen.html

It looks like he is going to be given an opportunity to start in ST.

I think Spring Training is going to be very competitive.

I think Bergy has a chance to be a solid back of the rotation guy. It seems to be that the Orioles are trying to find guys who will throw strikes.
George Bamberger used to preach changing speeds, working fast and throwing strikes. Bergy when he is on, fits that mold. maybe Duqq. was not just blowing smoke it his first presser.

[birdwatcher55]

Bergy is back. Good news.

Sorry .. I just don't see anything good here unless you are looking for organizational depth at Norfolk

[ofahn]

Bergy is back. Good news.

Sorry .. I just don't see anything good here unless you are looking for organizational depth at Norfolk

The Bergesen of 2009 would be welcome on any ML roster.