Loewen Set To Be 4th Outfielder for Mets

[BillySmith]

At least as per Jim Bowden on MLBXM yesterday afternoon. Bowden says lots of stuff as if it's inside information more than just his opinion. So, I don't know how real this is.

But congratulations to Adam. I never dreamed he would make it to the majors after dumping us.

[lint06]

At least as per Jim Bowden on MLBXM yesterday afternoon. Bowden says lots of stuff as if it's inside information more than just his opinion. So, I don't know how real this is.

But congratulations to Adam. I never dreamed he would make it to the majors after dumping us.

Bah. Welsher.

[waroriole]

Boooooooooooo

[weams]

Boooooooooooo

He's free. The Mets need free.

[Can_of_corn]

Let's see if he keeps the gig once Scott Hairston is back from his oblique strain.

[weams]

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/14....html?page=all

He is fighting to be the Fifth guy. Like Jai Miller.

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/art...k_nym&c_id=nym

[RZNJ]

I never gave him much of a chance to make it as a hitter. He's accomplished a lot just by getting to where he is now.

[Art Wing]

There's somebody out there that REALLY wants Matt Angle as CFer and thinks Adam is a scrub:

http://risingapple.com/2012/03/12/th...ed-matt-angle/

Some folks have suggested starting the season with prospect Matt Den Dekker as Torres? understudy, but considering the 23 year-old only posted a .235/.312/.426 line in 314 PA?s at Double-A last season, it?s obvious the kid is not ready for any Major League exposure. Barring using Adam Loewen in centerfield, which did not prove well this weekend, it?s pretty obvious the Mets need to make an outside-the-organization move.
Before anyone starts throwing out crazy ideas for last-minute replacements (like using left-handed specialist hopeful, C.J. Nitkowitski), consider that whoever the Mets bring in might also have to led-off. As a reminder, the Mets planned to use Torres as their one-slotter. So this begs the question?is there any available centerfielder who can actually play center field, has some speed, gets on-base, and would come at a cheap cost? The answer: Matt Angle.
Angle was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 7th round of the 2007 draft. In his first season at Rookie Ball, the Ohio-native immediately illustrated the type of player he could be?posting a .301/.421/.352 line with 0 HR, 14 RBI, 60 R, and 34 SB in 287 PA?s. Angle continued rising through the Orioles system with his combination of on-base skills, speed, and glove. Fast-forward to 2011. With career Minor League totals like a 285/.372/.351 line, 169 SB (in 5 seasons), and a .993 Fld% (including 43 assists), the Orioles finally gave the guy a shot in the Majors.
As with most debuts, there were positive and negative notes. Even though Angle posted a seemingly terrible .177/.293/.266 line in 95 PA?s, he was plagued by a .200 BABIP. He also enjoyed a healthy 12.6% BB%, and swiped a whopping 11 SB. Despite the display of peripheral talent, the Orioles placed Angle on waivers in February, and the Los Angeles Dodgers happily plucked him.
Considering how much outfield depth the Dodgers have (Juan Rivera, Jerry Sands, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Tony Gwynn Jr.), it?s very possible the team would be willing to part with Angle. Angle?s experience in centerfield, in addition to his on-base and speed skills, make him an ideal piece for the Mets. Adding Angle at this juncture would immediately ease one of the Mets ever-expanding voids, and maybe even give an opportunity to a guy who would surpass expectations.

[Can_of_corn]

I would rather have Angle as my backup outfielder then Loewen. More useful as a pinch runner and I don't think Loewen will be good enough in CF.

[Frobby]

There's somebody out there that REALLY wants Matt Angle as CFer and thinks Adam is a scrub:

http://risingapple.com/2012/03/12/th...ed-matt-angle/

The author writes: "Even though Angle posted a seemingly terrible .177/.293/.266 line in 95 PA's, he was plagued by a .200 BABIP." But in 95 PA's, a bad BABIP doesn't necessarily mean bad luck, it could just as easily mean weak contact. In Angle's case, I think that weak contact had a lot more to do with his poor BABIP than luck did. I'd like to think that Angle can continue to improve from last year, but I wouldn't say he was unlucky at the plate.

[Can_of_corn]

The author writes: "Even though Angle posted a seemingly terrible .177/.293/.266 line in 95 PA's, he was plagued by a .200 BABIP." But in 95 PA's, a bad BABIP doesn't necessarily mean bad luck, it could just as easily mean weak contact. In Angle's case, I think that weak contact had a lot more to do with his poor BABIP than luck did. I'd like to think that Angle can continue to improve from last year, but I wouldn't say he was unlucky at the plate.

Hard to be unlucky when you reach base, what was it 5? times on errors.

[weams]

Just watched Adam in a potential game winning at bat against the Cardinals.



Mighty Adam has struck out.

[Frobby]

He's hitting .235/.333/.353 this spring in 39 PA.

[BoltonBob]

Just watched Adam in a potential game winning at bat against the Cardinals.
Mighty Adam has struck out.

Last years encou8nter W Adam

Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 1:32 PM
Hi All,
My plane ticket to Des Moines, Iowa got screwed up...so i bought an "all you can ride" 30 day bus pass. After the Main Street conference/training, I'm touring the country, asking about their CERT programs and experiencing sports bars and minor league baseball!

Last night I met AAA Las Vegas player Adam Lowen, former Oriole # 1 draft choice, who blew out his arm. As the right fielder, he hit 3 doubles and walked.
Former Blue Jay SS, Chris Woodward, who still fields well but can't hit.
Recently demoted CUB Centerfielder Tyler Coleman, ht a HR.
And Dwayne Wise who's spectacular catch saved Mark Burlie's no hitter.
I ended up in the trainers room (see below) and they came by to see who I was

Good morning,
Hello from Iowa. ......I'm on a 3 week adventure by bus, like the Hobbit.
Hoping you got the pictures for the i-Cubs AAA baseball game. During the game, while cheering, I pulled a rib mussel and had to see the medics. Staying in today to recover. Alternating between hot tub and pool.
Found Jonny's Hall of Fame bar- They shout BOB... when I come in! Not sure where they got that?
Best,
BoltomBob

[Frobby]

Just to follow up, Loewen did not make the Mets' roster, and it wasn't that close. There were still 31 players in camp when he was cut.