Why do you think he was rushed?...he is getting up to speed. There are some good signs that he is about to take off. He also has had a hit in 75% of his games I think. That's is good for essentially a rookie coming off a year long injury.
I say we are equal. We have had about as difficult schedule as there could be. It will get easier and the O's will finally get tougher. Should bring us to equality.
I think this might be a good thing in the long run. Might show Stroman he has to get people out and limit baserunners...means K'ing more hitters instead of pitching to contact.