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Great little video package, and really glad for Colton.

I think you see a little bit of the mental part  that’s still there with him, even in that video celebrating him for his accomplishments. Still too much of his self-image is that kid nobody wanted out of high school. Still doesn’t quite truly believe he belongs on this level, that just being himself is plenty. Don’t need to hit 500 foot bombs and throw 100 MPH lasers and bat 1.000 with men on in order to prove you’re worthy. Just be the really good player you are. 

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2 hours ago, Allan Bryant said:

Congrats to Cowser and nice award for his work . But I’m assuming that this is not the award that determines if Orioles get complimentary draft pick for ?

Correct Cowser has to win AL ROY for the Orioles to get the bonus draft pick. Odds are looking good with Cowser getting this award, but I don't think it's a sure bet like Gunnar winning last season.

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1 hour ago, Sports Guy said:

Gunnar’s fWAR was .7 higher in 60 more at bats last year.

Colton had the 14th highest fWAR among all rookie position players in the last decade, in fact. Gunnar was 10th.

Obviously there are two pretty significant unspoken issues there (his OAA being easily the highest of his defensive ratings and the dreadful WPA due to the crunch time issues) — but how many 4.0 WAR rookies are we thinking there typically are out there?

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6 minutes ago, e16bball said:

Colton had the 14th highest fWAR among all rookie position players in the last decade, in fact. Gunnar was 10th.

Obviously there are two pretty significant unspoken issues there (his OAA being easily the highest defensive rating among and the dreadful WPA due to the crunch time issues) — but how many 4.0 WAR rookies are we thinking there typically are out there?

In the estimation of bitter donkeys whose primary purpose for posting is to complain and criticize: infinite.

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