What they're saying about the Orioles: Loewen, trade deadline and more

A roundup of national media coverage Here's a roundup of what the national media are saying about the Orioles: Updated July 22 • Joe Sheehan from BaseballProspectus.com says the Orioles have exceeded expectations so far this season, but will still find themselves in the basement of the American League East by season's end: The Orioles have played their best defense in years, especially in the outfield, where Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, and anyone would be an above-average defensive unit. They don't score or pitch like a contender, so while they'll have a better season than expected, they're definitely the fifth-best team in the division, and managing expectations will be the big challenge for Andy MacPhail. • SI.com's Jon Heyman says that Adam Loewen's attempt to become the next pitcher-turned-everyday player will not be easy:... [read full story]