WATCHLIST: O's minor leaguers ready to contribute

The WatchList column is a quick-hit, twice-a-week look at those minor-league players that due to an organizational opening or continued improvement are on the verge of a callup. Many of the players covered in WatchList will not be top-level prospects, but instead players that could hold some short-term fanalytic value in the right situation.

Chris Tillman (RHP, BAL)
As disappointing as Tillman has been during his three stints in the ML from ’09-’11, the Orioles have failed to find consistency in the back end of their rotation and he has displaying some promising results in AAA-Norfolk. His four-pitch mix is nothing special, but he can fool hitters with his above average CU. His career 8.9 Dom, 3.6 Ctl, and 2.5 Cmd are all up this...

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