The question isn’t why did the Orioles trade for Taylor Ward but why did they give up on Grayson Rodriguez? The Orioles needed a right-handed hitter power bat in the outfield, an everyday player they could count on. They thought they got the power bat last year when they signed Tyler O’Neill to a three-year contract. But after three stints on the injured list in his 54-game … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Wondering why the Orioles gave up on Grayson Rodriguez
Will Orioles re-sign Eflin or Means? | MAILBAG
Question: I’d like to see the Orioles re-sign Zach Eflin if they can get him on a reasonable contract with maybe a lot of incentives such as innings pitched, games started, ERA and wins. I’d also like to see them sign John Means maybe to a minor league deal or something like the deal mentioned for Eflin. Still need a top-of-rotation guy, but if either are healthy they would add … [Read more...] about Will Orioles re-sign Eflin or Means? | MAILBAG
Pondering trade chatter about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias returned from the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas with more than the usual buzz surrounding the team’s upcoming moves. The Orioles will be seeking a front-line starter, closer and an outfielder in either the trade or free-agent market. That isn’t new, but some trade speculation is. According to The Athletic’s Jim … [Read more...] about Pondering trade chatter about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman
Orioles hiring Cairo, Singley as Albernaz’s coaching staff grows to 9
Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff is nearly complete. Two more coaches have been hired, making it nine coaches—five new and four holdovers. On Saturday, the Orioles added Miguel Cairo as infield coach and Joe Singley as catching coach and major league field coordinator. Cairo, who played 17 seasons with nine major league clubs at seven positions, was the Washington Nationals’ … [Read more...] about Orioles hiring Cairo, Singley as Albernaz’s coaching staff grows to 9
Elias’ big week as Orioles’ offseason moves on
In the second full week of the offseason, president of baseball operations Mike Elias went to the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, new manager Craig Albernaz continued to build his coaching staff and the front office looked ahead to a busy month. Let’s look at some of the things Elias talked about this week: Elias told reporters in Las Vegas that the Orioles could have a … [Read more...] about Elias’ big week as Orioles’ offseason moves on