Dave Trembley certainly doesn't just let things lie. Yesterday he announced that Dennis Sarfate is replacing Brian Burres in the rotation. This was after the Orioles optioned Radhames Liz to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. They haven't announced a replacement for Liz yet, but won't need a fifth starter until August 5. Trembley explained to MLB.com that all the changes are meant to get the O's pitching rotation back on the right track.
"Sarfate will pitch on Wednesday as a starter. Burres will go in the bullpen as a long guy," he said. "We'll go with a four-man rotation with the off-day on Thursday and Olson will just go his regular turn on Friday, and we'll pick it up from there."
Though Sarfate is improving (he threw 3 1/3 innings in his most recent relief stint), he has never started in the majors and has yet to throw more than 50 pitches this season. His first game will be a big test, Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Still, Trembley's coaching seems to be a lot about risk-taking and constant change. Whether it's the ever-changing lineup, risky base-running, or a shakeup in the starting rotation, he never lets the team get stuck in a rut. And that's a welcome change for an Orioles team who have dealt with 10 straight losing seasons.
If it's broke, DO fix it.
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