Machado Homers on 1st pitch he sees in AA!

[section18]

Thanks for the update. i have to admit i have had some doubts about him but like recent comments from people who have seen him this year. One of the Orioles was on the radio the other day and was asked about some of the younger players and he made some comments about him. How he was hitting the ball hard and his strong throws to first.

[Tony-OH]

Thanks for the update. i have to admit i have had some doubts about him but like recent comments from people who have seen him this year. One of the Orioles was on the radio the other day and was asked about some of the younger players and he made some comments about him. How he was hitting the ball hard and his strong throws to first.

I'll tell you another thing, despite looking bigger, i still see no reason he can't play shortstop. He moves well out there for a guy his size and the arm strength is really special.

[allstar1579]

I'll tell you another thing, despite looking bigger, i still see no reason he can't play shortstop. He moves well out there for a guy his size and the arm strength is really special.

He does! He looked like a Gazelle out there on a couple plays I saw him on. Covers a lot of ground quick on pop ups and soft liners.

[Frobby]

I was really impressed with his defense in those televised spring training games. He looked like a guy who could play SS at the major league level right now.