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brvn52 Major Leaguer

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He's been impressive at the plate, that's for sure.

At the plate, he's been great so far. However, it's only been 16 AB's. Way to early to tell if he can be a consistent ML hitter, but he's earned the opportunity to be given a chance. It would be nice if he could get 100-150 AB's the rest of the way. Let's find out if he has a future with the Baltimore Orioles.

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At the plate, he's been great so far. However, it's only been 16 AB's. Way to early to tell if he can be a consistent ML hitter, but he's earned the opportunity to be given a chance. It would be nice if he could get 100-150 AB's the rest of the way. Let's find out if he has a future with the Baltimore Orioles.

Montanez developing into a ML player would be huge, especially considering the way pitching development has gone this year.

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Montanez developing into a ML player would be huge, especially considering the way pitching development has gone this year.

Agreed - especially if he can develop into an above average LFer. That would allow us to move Scott to DH, deal Scott, or deal Huff and get some decent ML talent in return.

By the way, nice play by Montanez as I'm writing this!

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