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From an org build perspective, Mayo seems:

1. Priced out of a trade because of his MOO upside and his system-match approach at the plate.

2. Destined for 1B because of the 3B options ahead of him (and other left side options behind him) and Mayo's comparative the glove/foot work isn't as strong as other options (even if his arm is).  And his infield experience will help that transition to 1B compared to other 1B potentials.  He could stick at 3B in other orgs, but I don't see it over the long haul in Baltimore without clearing the deck ahead of him.  

3. I had been an advocate of him in RF to maximize his arm previously, but of his experience in the dirt and the other competent RF options are performing. 

File this under "it's a good problem to have."

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Which is why he should be playing there everyday. Get him the reps he needs to be adequate then he's the 1B next year. 

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I disagree with the font size.

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I was at the game tonight and not only did he hit that mammoth blast, he made several nice defensive plays including one coming in with a strong off balance throw to first to get the runner.

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3 hours ago, Sports Guy said:

Also has his 22nd double.  OPS is currently 997 and his BA is 299.

.999 now.  On the cusp of .300/1.000.   

We’ve always known Mayo had light tower power, but his on base streak is a really impressive accomplishment and suggests he’s taken his hitting to a new level.   
 

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Another benefit of having a top farm system is that someone like Mayo can develop at the proper pace and without much scrutiny, attention, or calls to bring him up prematurely. He's younger than Beavers, Fabian, Wagner, yet he's mashing the ball in AA and only us die hards seem to notice. Nice problems to have. 

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April .883 OPS

May .953

June 1.191

He’s now been on base 33 consecutive games.  

Really, the only wart is that his strikeout rate remains a bit high at 26%.   But that’s not awful for a slugger who is young for his level.   He’s only had 2 PA against pitchers younger than he is.  
 

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