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Orioles GM Mike Elias sees Coby Mayo’s initial MLB struggles as part of larger trend

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Coby Mayo isn’t the first top Orioles prospect to be sent back to Triple-A after struggling in his first taste of the major leagues. Baltimore’s decision to option the 22-year-old to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday spelled a disappointing end to Mayo’s first run with the Orioles. He hit .059 (1-for-17) with a single, three walks and 10 strikeouts in seven games, a far cry from the … [Read more...] about Orioles GM Mike Elias sees Coby Mayo’s initial MLB struggles as part of larger trend

Making the case for Ravens QB Josh Johnson as a reasonable backup to Lamar Jackson | ANALYSIS

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Josh Johnson offers a steady hand at the right price. The Ravens know many of their rivals, including the three other teams in the AFC North, have invested in younger, more decorated backup quarterbacks who have started games more recently than the 38-year-old Johnson. Baltimore kicked the tires on the reserve market in the offseason but did not find the value it wanted, so … [Read more...] about Making the case for Ravens QB Josh Johnson as a reasonable backup to Lamar Jackson | ANALYSIS