Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The GM made the remarks in answering questions at this week’s meetings for all team GMs. Hello, friends. The market is open. Free agents are out there to be signed. A couple of not particularly earth-shattering deals came together just yesterday while general managers and some agents have the first of the offseason’s … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Mike Elias says he’ll have the budget he wants or needs
With Zach Eflin, the O’s got luckier than they could have imagined
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The lanky right hander way outpitched his own career totals in nine starts for Baltimore. In recent years, the O’s have been rather conservative at the trade deadline, and in retrospect, you feel like they could have, should have gone bigger. In 2023, their midseason haul was highlighted by an ineffective Jack Flaherty and Shintaro … [Read more...] about With Zach Eflin, the O’s got luckier than they could have imagined
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Cody Asche to be Orioles hitting coach
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Elias gives some quotes, the O’s speak with David Ross, and the coaching room fills up. Good Morning, Birdland, Yesterday was obviously a big day in our nation. Of course, I’m referring to the Orioles deciding on their new hitting coaches, according to MASN’s Roch Kubatko. First, it’s a promotion for Cody Asche. A former big leaguer … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Cody Asche to be Orioles hitting coach
Jordan Westburg proved his worth to the Orioles in 2024
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Jordan Westburg proved to be a more important piece than many thought. After a solid rookie campaign in 2023, Jordan Westburg looked like he could be a valuable contributor to the Orioles. But it wasn’t clear until this year that he might just be the glue that holds this team together. He took a step forward with his … [Read more...] about Jordan Westburg proved his worth to the Orioles in 2024
Tuesday Bird Droppings: Burnes and Santander are QO’d, Coulombe is declined
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The first offseason dominoes are starting to fall. Happy Tuesday, Camden Chatters. Things have started happening in Major League Baseball. Nothing too exciting yet, but it’ll be here soon enough. Hopefully when it does, the Orioles will be involved. Yesterday the Orioles announced that they exercised their options on Seranthony … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Burnes and Santander are QO’d, Coulombe is declined