It might appear to some that there isn’t going to be much playing time available for shortstop Jorge Mateo in Baltimore this coming season, but I believe he still has significant value to the Orioles in spite of his obvious limitations at the plate. Why should we still love him when it looks as though Jackson Holliday is going to make the Opening Day roster and play every day … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck’s Short Take: Don’t go to sleep on Orioles’ Jorge Mateo just yet
Orioles Birdland Caravan returns January 25th-27th
The Orioles announced details for their Birdland Caravan, which will be held from January 25th-27th. Players attending will include: Keegan Akin, Mike Baumann, Danny Coulombe, Colton Cowser, DL Hall, Austin Hays, Cole Irvin, Ryan McKenna, John Means, Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins, Joey Ortiz, Grayson Rodriguez, Dillon Tate, Nick Vespi, Jacob Webb, Tyler Wells, Jordan … [Read more...] about Orioles Birdland Caravan returns January 25th-27th
Arbitration deadline could loosen trade market for Orioles
The deadline for submitting figures for arbitration-eligible players is on Friday, and with that deadline approaching perhaps there’ll be some traction in the Orioles’ search for another starting pitcher. It seems clear that if the Orioles are going to add an accomplished starting pitcher, it will come by trade and not by signing a free agent. They’ve shown no inclination to … [Read more...] about Arbitration deadline could loosen trade market for Orioles
Peter Schmuck: Mike Elias is getting on my nerves
Used to be, one of the best things about being a sports columnist in Baltimore was getting to predict how whatever the Orioles did during the offseason was going to go wrong and then patting yourself on the back and reminding everyone when you turned out to be right. Mike Elias is ruining everything. Last winter, I thought I had him. He said he was going to spend some money to … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Mike Elias is getting on my nerves
Here’s my seven for the Hall of Fame
A year ago, I voted for five players on my first Hall of Fame ballot. That seemed about right. This year, I’m voting for seven, and that seems right, too. My friend and colleague Peter Schmuck voted for nine players, and he’s not unusual. According to the Hall of Fame tracker, which is compiled by @NotMrTibbs, 38.5 percent of the more than 100 voters who have publicly released … [Read more...] about Here’s my seven for the Hall of Fame