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Dave_Gershman
I have to say, having seen Adam Loewen play a lot this summer, I can tell you that he really is turning in to a good hitter. The power is starting to come and he did a better job of getting on base this summer than last. He’s also really fast. With his power and if he can only hit for a higher avg., he reminds me of the exact same player as Jayson Werth just left handed. I’m not going to say that Merchants Auto.com Park didn’t help his swing, but he definetly has the power to hit 25-30+ home runs in a MLB season, but he is 2-3 years away from being MLB ready as a hitter.
Sniderlover
Would surprise me if he still became a starter but I think he could become a bench player but he needs to do it soon and his best chance would be to impress everybody in the upcoming in spring training.
Brandon G
Adam Loewen’s minor league hitting numbers look exactly like Rick Ankiel’s professional numbers. Seems fitting that they were both top lefty pitching prospects at one time. Maybe he could be a 4th outfielder someday, but he K’s too much and soon to be 27. So his time may be running out. Still a pretty good story…
DaWolfMan
machado was drafted 3rd overall (james Tallion was drafted by the pirates 2nd overall)
Henry Castellanos
Manny Machado is my favorite draft pick in years. He has A-Rod potential(without the PEDs)
MetsEventually
I was going to say the same thing! Definitely my favorite draft pick.
bigpat
I thought the Orioles were going to break out this year, they played much better once Showalter took over, but I think it will still take another year or so for their young talent to establish themselves. They also have massive holes at first (easiest position to fill), third, and short.
Looking at this team, I can’t help but to draw comparisons to the Rays, so much good young talent, but a few of these young guys will have to really break out and become quality players. Adam Jones will also have to fulfill his potential, as he’s shown a lot of tools but can’t seem to put everything together.
Chris Tillman has also been awful in the majors so far, and they really need a pitcher to compliment Matusz who I feel will become a star in this league very soon. They will need to ease him into a role next year but if he’s still struggling, they need to do something with him while he still has some value.