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[Oriole85]

So our once greatly hyped prospect is suspended 50 games. Anyone think the Orioles should just let him loose?

[DJ MC]

I've long been of the opinion that as long as a player is under team control and not actively causing problems, even if they are no longer a prospect it is fine to keep him around for depth.

Billy Rowell always manages to push the limits of that belief, though. He has to be close to his six-year free agency, and the suspension and his place on the Aberdeen roster pretty much eliminates his ability to contribute this season, so at this point it might be for the best.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Who is Billy Rowell?

[Adam Wolff]

If Billy Rowell were a pet, we'd have taken him out behind the barn by now.

Performing poorly is one thing, testing positive for something and his overall attitude is another. Personally, I'll be glad when the O's are rid of him. Seems to me their are probably a lot of better people, not just better players, that are more deserving of his spot in the organization.

Good riddance.

[tpjs1]

I just read Rowell's comments to Steve Melewski and it's hard to imagine the Orioles investing much more time in him. It's clear from his comments that he lacks that inner drive or maturity to succeed. Unfortunately for him, by the time he realizes the dedication and hard work needed to reach the big leagues, he'll be out of baseball. I hope he was smart enough to save most of that big money he was given when he first signed.

[SportsGuy]

I must say, I totally missed this was happening.

He is on Aberdeen's roster.

[JeffLong]

I must say, I totally missed this was happening.

He is on Aberdeen's roster.

Here's hoping Mychal Givens follows his footsteps.

[SportsGuy]

Here's hoping Mychal Givens follows his footsteps.

No doubt.

[JeffLong]

On Mychal Givens:

keithlaw ‏@keithlaw
At some point, yes. RT @WarehouseWorthy: Should the O's consider having Mychal Givens give the mound a shot? Hitting poorly but still young

And some articles about him pre-'09 draft:

http://insider.espn....raft&id=3936445

http://insider.espn....raft&id=4021448

Takeaway - Through end of march in 2009:
4-1, 0.92 ERA, 38 IP, 24 Hits Allowed, 59 K, 8 BB

Scouting wise - mid-90s FB

And Klaw's pre-draft rankings (from early in the season):

http://insider.espn....raft&id=3919507

Interesting point there - Givens was ranked 14th, Hobgood was 27th.

[Oriole85]

Baltimore Sun: Orioles to cut ties with Billy Rowell

http://www.baltimore...,0,140568.story

I guess he isn't going to be the first player to hit the Warehouse.

[LanceRinker]

Oh Noooz!

He was taken ahead of Tim Lincecum and Max Scherzer - why is he not a super duper all-star by now?

Oh wait...it's because he has a bad attitude, apparently has a hard time taking care of himself (stoner), and never really refined his swing.

[BobPhelan]

Least surprising move of the offseason? Surprised he lasted this long.

[Oriole85]

Least surprising move of the offseason? Surprised he lasted this long.

It's up there. I remember hearing after his suspension that it was coming at the end of the season.