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5 Baltimore Orioles Who Deserve 2015 MLB All-Star Game Consideration

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5 Baltimore Orioles Who Deserve 2015 MLB All-Star Game Consideration

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The Baltimore Orioles are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, winning nine of their last 10 games. The bats are finally coming alive and key players are returning from injuries as the Orioles make their move in the AL East. A number of players led the way during this recent streak and throughout the 2015 season, making them deserving of an All-Star selection. Let's look at five Orioles who deserve a nomination.

5. Jimmy Paredes- INF/DH

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5. Jimmy Paredes - INF/DH

Baltimore Orioles Jimmy Paredes
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Paredes is the biggest surprise of the season for the Orioles and carried the team offensively during a sluggish start. He's batting .299 in 2015, which is 12th in the American League. Paredes also has seven home runs and 30 RBIs for the Orioles. It's a bit of a stretch to call him an All-Star, but his numbers are still impressive.

4. Matt Wieters- C

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4. Matt Wieters- C

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The Orioles became a different team once Wieters returned from an elbow injury on June 4. Since his arrival, Baltimore has an 8-2 record and is clicking on all cylinders. Wieters is currently batting .355 with two home runs, eight RBIs and an absurd 1.095 OPS. The three-time All-Star deserves to be in Cincinnati for the Midsummer Classic, even with the small sample.

3. Zach Britton- RP

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3. Zach Britton- RP

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Britton emerged last year as shutdown closer and continued his success into this season. He's converted 18 out of 19 save opportunities with a 1.63 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Britton's sinking fastball is one of the hardest pitches to hit, even for an All-Star. He's earned a spot in the back end of the American League bullpen.

2. Manny Machado- 3B

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2. Manny Machado- 3B

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Machado's return from a knee injury last season is simply marvelous. The phenom is filling the stat sheet with 14 home runs, 34 RBIs and 10 steals in 2015. Machado is also an elite defender with a knack for making spectacular plays. His unique skill set should be on display in the MLB All-Star Game this season.

1. Adam Jones- CF

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1. Adam Jones- CF

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Adam Jones is the heart and soul of the Orioles and is putting up All-Star caliber numbers once again in 2015. Jones is batting .301 with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs while maintaining his Gold-Glove status in center field for Baltimore. He's also a possible candidate for the Home Run Derby this season, which he participated in last year in Minnesota.

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