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Blue Jays Chapter Of Adam Loewen’s Comeback Story Comes To A Close; Carlson Also Outrighted

Found November 03, 2011 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Adam Loewen,  Jesse Carlson
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays

In a move that was made to help the player find a fit to continue his MLB career, the Blue Jays announced earlier today that they have outrighted outfielder Adam Loewen to the minors, a move that effectively makes him a minor league free agent. While Loewen’s path back to the major leagues culminated with this season’s September call-up, the 27-year old pitching-to-offense convertee likely would have faced a tough time cracking the roster next season. The Jays have a number of options in the outfield, with Snider/Rasmus/Thames/Bautista, and it was unlikely that there would have been a fit for Loewen. That was the explanation that Alex Anthopoulous gave regarding the move, and the fact that it happened this early in the off-season was to give Loewen as much time as possible to find a major league contract. This may well be just a temporary goodbye, after all, as the GM has said that there will be an AAA position waiting for Loewen, should he decide that he would like to r...
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