Because of his contract, if they wanted him, they had to sign him to a long-term pro deal, so they let him go. The ESPN announcer on Prime Time Sports told McCown that Baltimore really wanted to keep him, but couldn't make the long-term commitment, so they released him. Toronto got Loewen for basically nothing, signing him to a minor league two-year contract. I'm pulling for the kid, but if he makes it to the Bigs as a hitter, it will be pretty amazing story.