You think this is bad, remember in 2012 ST when the O's got beat by a JuCo team? Eternal Hope forever, San Juan Bautista patron saint of baseball pray for us.
It seems to be an organizational decision that pitchers prefer throwing to Suzuki, or will perform better throwing to Suzuki. Do pitchers actually prefer throwing to him? Has anyone asked?
I really hope Arcia takes a step toward becoming a Magglio Ordenez/Justin Morneau .300 type hitter with pop like he was in the minors. To have him backing up Mauer would do wonders for this offense.