The Orioles and rookie catcher Samuel Basallo have announced a contract extension, the first for the team under executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. The contract is reportedly for eight years and $67 million, with an option for 2034. Awards and incentives could make the deal worth as much as $88.5 million. Basallo, who turned 21 on August 13th, debuted in the … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Orioles, Basallo agree to 8-year contract extension
Are Orioles still interested in developing the Camden Yards area? | MAILBAG
Question: What is the deal with the Orioles’ new ownership, the lease and their plans for future development? Have they lost interest in developing the area around Camden Yards? From: Todd Stellhorn Answer: Todd, the lease, which is for 15 years, was negotiated by John Angelos, who believed strongly in developing the area around Camden Yards, though I’m not sure what his exact … [Read more...] about Are Orioles still interested in developing the Camden Yards area? | MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Samuel Basallo’s reported $67 million contract is a sight for sore Orioles’ fans
It certainly isn’t a new concept. Lots of major league teams have looked into the future and decided to buy low with their most prized prospects. It’s just new for the Orioles, and if Samuel Basallo’s reported eight-year extension is a done deal, it could be a promising sign of things to come. Since the start of this disappointing season, lots of fans have bemoaned the waste of … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Samuel Basallo’s reported $67 million contract is a sight for sore Orioles’ fans
Orioles place Westburg, Young on injured list, add Bowman, Machin
BALTIMORE—The Orioles placed third baseman Jordan Westburg and right-handed starter Brandon Young on the injured list on Friday. Westburg, who sprained his right ankle in the first inning of Monday night’s game in Boston, went on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday. He was on the injured list earlier in the season with a strained left hamstring. Young injured the hamstring in … [Read more...] about Orioles place Westburg, Young on injured list, add Bowman, Machin
Rubenstein on Basallo extension: ‘A catalyst for the next exciting period of Orioles baseball’
BALTIMORE—The Orioles’ announcement of the eight-year contract extension for rookie catcher Samuel Basallo is a huge moment for the franchise. The reported $67 million contract, with an option for 2034, is unique for the Orioles because it’s being signed by a 21-year-old who’s played just four games in the major leagues. Basallo is also the first Latin American player signed by … [Read more...] about Rubenstein on Basallo extension: ‘A catalyst for the next exciting period of Orioles baseball’