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Adam Loewen, OF, Baltimore OriolesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBlue Jays | Three sent to minor league camp The Toronto Blue Jays have sent 1B Brian Dopirak, OF Adam Loewen and RP Ken Takahashi to minor league camp, according to John Lott of the National Post. Blue Jays | Loewen struggling in Hawaii Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Adam Loewen is hitting .200 with three hits in 15 at-bats in four starts at first base in the Hawaiian Winter League. It is estimated that Loewen will need at least 1,000 professional at-bats before being ready for the major leagues. Blue Jays | More on Loewen's contract Updating previous reports, Steve Conley, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent OF Adam Loewen (Orioles) to a two-year minor league deal Friday, Oct. 24. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blue Jays | Loewen to play in Hawaii Steve Conley, of MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Adam Loewen will play in the Hawaiian Winter League during the offseason as a first baseman and outfielder. Blue Jays | More on Loewen Updating previous reports, The Sports Network reports the Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent OF Adam Loewen (Orioles) to a minor league contract Friday, Oct. 24. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blue Jays | Loewen agrees to terms Updating a previous report, Robert Macleod, of The Globe and Mail, reports the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with free-agent OF Adam Loewen (Orioles) Friday, Oct. 24. Assistant general manager Anthony LaCava said Loewen will be at the team's Spring Training camp next year and they will explore the possibility of playing him at first base or at a corner outfield spot. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blue Jays | Loewen close to signing Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports free-agent OF Adam Loewen (Orioles) is close to signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail. The Orioles were expected to re-sign Loewen after releasing him. They were prepared to offer him a deal that included an invitation to Spring Training next year, however, he was expected to start the season at Class A. Orioles | Loewen could be re-signed Marc Carig, of The Washington Post, reports the Baltimore Orioles hope to re-sign free-agent OF Adam Loewen (Orioles) to a minor league deal once he clears waivers. Loewen is unlikely to be claimed by another team within the two-day window. The move will save the team around $700,000, according to team sources. Orioles | Loewen released The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles released OF Adam Loewen Monday, Oct. 20. Orioles | Trembley does not expect Loewen to contribute in 2009 MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley doesn't foresee pitcher-turned-hitter OF Adam Loewen contributing to the team as an offensive player in 2009, saying it would take time for Loewen to develop as a hitter. "I think the best thing is to back off on Loewen," said Trembley. "Loewen's not going to be a .300 hitter next year in the big leagues. Loewen's going to go to the minor leagues for a while – and a while is not going to be one season, it's going to be longer than one season." Trembley also said he expected Loewen to start off in Single-A in 2009. Orioles | Loewen update The Washington Post's Marc Carig reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Loewen said he may seek advice from St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, who successfully made the transition from pitcher to hitter. Loewen will spend the next week with the Orioles and may take early batting practice before heading to an instructional league in Florida. Orioles | Loewen begins transition Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Loewen began his transition from a pitcher to an outfielder Monday, Sept. 8, spending an hour in the batting cages with hitting coach Terry Crowley. He will play in an instructional league and a winter league as an outfielder and first baseman. Orioles | Loewen transferred from 60-day DL The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles have transferred OF Adam Loewen (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Orioles | Loewen abandons pitching career The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) has abandoned his pitching career after deciding not to undergo surgery on the stress fracture in his left elbow. If he underwent surgery, Loewen would have been out for at least 18 months with no guarantee of being pain-free. Loewen will now try to return to the major leagues as an outfielder. "The good news is that we have a player that is very much a hitting prospect as well. And he has assured me he can still hit and wants to hit. So, the club is prepared to embark on that path with him. Once the season is over, we will start career No. 2 for Adam Loewen," said team president Andy MacPhail. Orioles | Loewen to take a few days and decide on elbow Updating a previous item, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he expects RP Adam Loewen (elbow) to proceed on a decision about how to treat his injured left elbow in the next few days. Orioles | Loewen to consult doctors about surgical option Updating previous items, Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) will meet with doctors before making any decisions on surgery, reports The Associated Press. If he does elect surgery, it would be for the second time in the last two years. Orioles | Loewen placed on DL The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles placed RP Adam Loewen (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his left elbow. He is 0-2 with a 8.02 ERA in seven games this season. Orioles | Loewen likely will be placed on DL Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) likely will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury. Orioles | Loewen to undergo CT scan Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) will undergo a CT scan on his elbow Monday, July 7. He left the team's game Sunday, July 6, with a pain in his elbow. Orioles | Trembley: Loewen's injury is a setback Updating an earlier item, the injury to Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) was called "a definite setback" by Orioles manager Dave Trembley. The reliever felt a sharp pain in his surgically repaired left elbow Sunday, July 6. "I would expect he's not to pitch for a while," said Trembley. Orioles | Loewen departs with elbow pain Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) left the game Sunday, July 6, in the fifth inning with left elbow discomfort, reports Yahoo! Sports. Orioles | Loewen makes relief appearance Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen pitched the fourth two-inning relief appearance of his career Tuesday, July 1, and was his first since July 21, 2006. Orioles | Loewen pitches Tuesday David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) gave up two hits in two scoreless innings Tuesday, July 1, in his first appearance since April 24. Orioles | Loewen activated from DL Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles have activated RP Adam Loewen (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list. Orioles | Loewen struggles Saturday Andrew Astleford, of The Washington Post, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) allowed a solo home run and two hits in just 2/3 innings Saturday, June 28, with Double-A Bowie. Manager Dave Trembley said he does not want to recall Loewen and then find out that his arm was not 100 percent. Orioles | Loewen says he is ready to return Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) has stated his case to manager Dave Trembley that he's ready to return to the club, reports The Associated Press. However, Trembley said he would speak with team president Andy MacPhail before activating him from the disabled list. Orioles | Loewen pitches in rehab game Wednesday Correcting a previous item, Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) pitched a scoreless inning for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, June 25. It was the first time he has pitched on consecutive days during his rehab assignment. Loewen is expected to make an appearance for Triple-A Norfolk this weekend. Orioles | Loewen to pitch for Double-A Wednesday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) is scheduled to throw two innings for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, June 18. He is scheduled to make five appearances for Bowie. Orioles | Loewen pitches in rehab game Sunday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) threw a scoreless inning for Single-A Frederick Sunday, June 16. He will continue his rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie. Orioles | Loewen pitches in rehab game Friday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) threw a scoreless inning for Single-A Frederick Friday, June 13. He may pitch for Double-A Bowie next week. Orioles | Loewen pitches Tuesday Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) threw one inning with Single-A Frederick Tuesday, June 10. He threw 14 pitches, 11 for strikes, recording two strikeouts. Loewen said he felt no pain in his elbow and is scheduled to make two more appearances with Single-A Frederick. Orioles | Loewen scheduled to make rehab appearance Tuesday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance for Single-A Frederick Tuesday, June 10. Loewen is on a 25-pitch limit. Orioles | Loewen to start rehab assignment this week Baltimore Orioles RP Adam Loewen (elbow) is slated to start a rehab assignment this week, reports The Associated Press. Orioles | Loewen to return as reliever Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the season when he returns from the disabled list. Manager Dave Trembley said the team can monitor Loewen's pitch count more carefully if he is in the bullpen. Trembley will decide which bullpen role is best for Loewen when he is close to returning. Orioles | Loewen to return in late June Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) will not be back with the team until the end of June. When he does return he might return as a reliever. Loewen threw 27 pitches in one inning Wednesday, June 4, in an extended spring training game. Manager Dave Trembley said Loewen will pitch in a simulated game Saturday, June 7. Orioles | Loewen could start rehab assignment soon Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) is slated to toss one inning in extended spring training Wednesday, June 4, reports The Associated Press' Jon Krawczynski. If that goes well, he would then start a rehab assignment, according to Orioles manager Dave Trembley. Orioles | Loewen to throw Thursday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) threw live batting practice Monday, June 2, and is scheduled to pitch one inning at extended spring training Thursday, June 5. Orioles | Loewen update Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) has been throwing at the team's spring training complex for the past few weeks and was scheduled to throw batting practice Monday, June 2. If all goes well, he will throw another session Wednesday, June 4, and then begin a rehab assignment. Manager Dave Trembley said Loewen can help the team before the All-Star break. Orioles | Loewen throws off a mound Friday Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) threw off a mound Friday, May 23. He threw 25 pitches and said his arm felt great. He is scheduled to throw in an extended spring training game Wednesday, June 4. Orioles | Loewen learning to pitch again Orioles.MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports the Baltimore Orioles hope SP Adam Loewen (elbow) gains a comfort level while on the disabled list. Loewen, who suffered a stress fracture in his elbow last year and had a screw inserted, must learn how to pitch with the screw in his elbow because it's there to stay. Orioles | Loewen has no structural damage Updating a previous report, Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) had his elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews Monday, May 5, and the result was that there is no structural damage in the elbow. Orioles | Loewen to have elbow checked The Baltimore Sun is reporting Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (elbow) will be in Birmingham, Ala., on May 5 to get his ailing left elbow checked by Dr. James Andrews. Orioles | Loewen undergoes bone scan Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (forearm, elbow) underwent a bone scan on his sore left elbow Tuesday, April 29. The Orioles do not know the results of the scan. Manager Dave Trembley said he does not believe Loewen will be able to pitch when he is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list. Orioles | Loewen doesn't think injury is serious Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (forearm) does not think his recent injury is serious. "I really don't think it's anything serious, but it would be nice to step on the mound and feel 100 percent," Loewen said. Orioles | Loewen to have MRI Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (forearm) will undergo an MRI Monday, April 28, to determine the extent of his injury and how long he might need to stay on the disabled list. Orioles | Loewen to DL ESPNews reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (forearm) was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Orioles | Loewen admits he has sore forearm Updating previous items, Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen (forearm) has admitted having a sore left forearm, reports The Associated Press' Tim Booth. Loewen revealed that he's been experiencing constant dull soreness after another poor start Thursday, April 24. He said the pain gets sharper and more intense the more he throws. "It's starting to get worse," said Loewen. "Hopefully it's nothing serious." Loewen will travel with the team to Chicago, but will likely undergo additional exams by team physicians back in Baltimore. Orioles | Trembley may limit Loewen's pitch count Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he may limit SP Adam Loewen's pitch count to about 100 or 110 pitches in upcoming starts. Orioles | Team says Loewen not injured Updating a previous report, Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles said the reason they pushed back SP Adam Loewen's start a few days was so he could work on his poor fastball command, not because he is injured. Orioles | Loewen pushed back to Thursday The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Adam Loewen has had his latest start pushed back from Tuesday, April 22, to Thursday, April 24, against the Seattle Mariners. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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