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Jim Palmer criticizes Orioles manager for dismissing advice on Colton Cowser

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Jim Palmer criticizes Orioles manager for dismissing advice on Colton Cowser

Summary

Jim Palmer shared his experiences with Orioles manager Craig Albernaz on the Bmore Sports Podcast. Palmer contacted Albernaz in February with strategies to help Colton Cowser improve his hitting, particularly against left-handed pitchers. After months of no response, Palmer confronted Albernaz in person, who downplayed the suggestion. Cowser finished the season with a batting average of.226 and struggled against left-handed pitching, raising questions about his development. Palmer's concerns highlight the ongoing challenges faced by players in adapting to league competition.

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Key Details

•Jim Palmer reached out to Craig Albernaz about Colton Cowser in February.
•Palmer's message went unanswered until a face-to-face meeting in Houston.
•Cowser batted.226 with high strikeout rates during the season.
•Palmer noted Cowser's significant struggles against left-handed pitching.

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Jim Palmer has spent more than six decades in and around the Orioles, and apparently that still isn’t enough to get a text back from the team’s new manager. Appearing on the Bmore Sports Podcast, the Hall of Famer and MASN analyst recounted reaching out to first-year Orioles manager Craig Albernaz in February with a…
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