MLB Free Agency: Best Options for Dexter Fowler
By Matt Meffe
Baltimore Orioles
Last year, the Baltimore Orioles and Dexter Fowler were discussing a three-year contract before an issue arose with the deal. This led to the Cubs coming in shortly thereafter, signing Fowler to a one-year deal. Baltimore not signing Fowler didn’t necessarily hurt them, as they still managed to make it to the American League Wild Card Game. Going into the 2017 season with only Adam Jones and Hyun Soo Kim as mainstay starters in the outfield, the Orioles may be looking to add a fresh face.
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This offseason, the Orioles may be an option in the Dexter Fowler sweepstakes despite the controversy regarding last year’s non-signing. Adam Jones manning center field would mean Fowler would likely shift over to right, with Kim shifting to left. Joey Rickard can be used as a fourth outfielder, with Christian Walker being an option as well. The Orioles don’t have much depth in the outfield with the potential departures of Mark Trumbo, Michael Bourn, and Steve Pearce, which would make Fowler an ideal candidate to fill one of the voids.