This is such a bad idea. Kid’s been great at AA, but hes got 45 innings above A ball. They’ve kept to the development plan on all these guys so far, so why blow it simply to calm a bunch of irrational sportswriters (who are the only folks calling for this move).

I’ve never fully understood this type of decision. Can someone help me with it?

from what i can tell:

Pros: Practice against the top competition. Confidence boost that your team thinks you are ready. Get to better understand pressure of big stage, handling media, playing in the stadium you will eventually be playing at (hopefully).

Cons: If you lose the game, that is a loss for the team (not a problem for the orioles since they stink this year anyway). loss of confidence if you get shelled both from not living up to your own standards, and criticism from other players/media/fans. another worthy starter misses a start. more risk of injury because you are nervous and pressing too hard (? - not sure if this makes sense).

so I don’t know. what did i miss and what am i wrong about? sounds like you should take this kind of thing on a case by case basis from what i can tell.

Let’s not forget, Bergesen has been pitching well

they arent similar at all.