tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post4856249467816507350..comments2024-01-06T02:22:33.000-05:00Comments on Camden Depot: Xavier Avery, from 220 Miles AwayJon Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521809778977098687noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-50003458368562846822012-12-03T15:16:49.490-05:002012-12-03T15:16:49.490-05:00It's interesting you say that because the Orio...It's interesting you say that because the Orioles approach to young skilled raw prospects is to push them along in the minors until they reach a point where they struggle so that they're forced to learn rather than succeeding simply by having such good athletic skills. <br /><br />If you're right, then this would imply that this method isn't a good idea.<br /><br />Of course, if you told the Orioles that Avery would be a fourth outfielder when he was drafted then they'd probably be okay with that. He may have had a lot of potential but there were many questions and it wasn't likely he would become a bona fide centerfielder.Matt Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-54757414339115749592012-12-03T14:12:29.110-05:002012-12-03T14:12:29.110-05:00I agree with most of your assessment. Avery probab...I agree with most of your assessment. Avery probably was put at the wrong level to begin his career but he did get 165 games at Bowie. That should have been sufficient time to refine his approach and contact skills.<br /><br />As a positive, he still cut his K rate and increased his BB rate while moving up to AAA/MLB this season. That trend could continue and he has displayed more power than LJ Hoes. But the hit tool is brutal and 4th outfielder is likely the best Orioles fans could hope for. DempseysArmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052985408659519460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2893512317902577458.post-2317256303526897772012-12-02T06:00:56.045-05:002012-12-02T06:00:56.045-05:00Great insights on Avery. Shows how we, as casual ...Great insights on Avery. Shows how we, as casual fans can be fooled. <br /><br />My son and I were intrigued by his potential and athleticism during his brief tour with the Orioles early last season. Shows just how wrong we can be, and how management was correct in sending him back down. <br /><br />One cannot help but wonder how many prospects like Avery have been ruined by force-feeding over the years. Maybe one day depth up-and-down the system will again prevent that. Boss61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01045206084120458063noreply@blogger.com