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Bright spots in the Orioles farm system?

Are there guys I am just not seeing? Coming into '07 Brandon Erbe was billed as a top notch young talent because of his stuff versus his age, but his lack of secondary pitches and issues with control really got the better of him thus far. Actually that is putting it mildly, he was getting wrecked towards late July/early August on a consistent basis. His talent is still huge but he is going to need a nice rebound season to get back on peoples radar. Pedro Beato faired better than Erbe but has not been dynamite. Rowell started his season a little late and wasnt too bad but there is definitely more room for growth. Wieters will be monitored closely in '08 and will likely impress. Looking at the Frederick Keys and Delmarva Shorebirds rosters I came across OF Brandon Tripp and SP Bradley Bergesen pitcher. Tripp's line was 19-79-.288 in 371 AB's. For a 22 year old in A that is respectable. Bergesen was 10-9 with a 3.50 era and 108 strikeouts versus 26 walks in 150 innings. Solid control-mild strikeouts. 7 homers allowed isnt too bad either. Bergesen is just turning 22 on September 25th and might be someone to monitor for '08. After this however, I wonder who else there is that may make an impact in the future.  

Feel free to discuss. Thanks.

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