I used the word intriguing in the headline to duck having to talk about Chris Davis. Seriously, as frustrating as the past four seasons have been since he signed his monster seven-year, $161 million contract, does anyone really believe that this “bulking up” idea will lead him back to greatness? Please.
No, I said intriguing for a reason — there are myriad stories that, if they fall the right way, could have an impact on just how quickly the rebuild could accelerate.
Can Hunter Harvey stay healthy as a relief pitcher?
There is nothing sadder than seeing a rare talent struggle due to injuries that are beyond the player’s control. If there is a poster boy for this, it is the Orioles’ No. 1 pick back in 2013. After a variety of injuries from 2014-2018 and struggling as a starter with Double-A Bowie in 2019, the Orioles tried Harvey in the bullpen. That gave him a chance to walk in the path of his father, Bryan, a longtime closer in the big leagues.
