Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The Orioles free agent signing appears set to battle Ramón Urías for time at second base, but could a strong spring lead to additional playing time in the corner outfield? Baltimore’s infield depth should make for a crowded diamond this spring. Ramón Urías and Jorge Mateo shined defensively last season, but Gunnar Henderson will bump one … [Read more...] about Could the Orioles’ infield depth bump Adam Frazier to the outfield?
Tuesday Bird Droppings: The gang’s all here
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Every Orioles player has now arrived in Sarasota for spring training. Here’s hoping this group has something special in store for the 2023 season. Good morning, Camden Chatters. It’s time to mark another milestone in the run-up to the 2023 Orioles season, as today the O’s will have their first full-squad workout of spring training. Every … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: The gang’s all here
2023 Orioles vs. projections: Adley Rutschman (poll)
How could anybody not love Adley Rutschman? | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Can last year’s Most Valuable Oriole do even better this year? Over the next few weeks, Camden Chat writers will be looking at the projected performance for most of the expected regulars on the Orioles roster. We’ll be sizing up what would have to go right for players to beat the projections, or go … [Read more...] about 2023 Orioles vs. projections: Adley Rutschman (poll)
The Orioles are done rebuilding, but are they ready to win?
Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Bizarre comments from John Angelos over the weekend suggest that immediate on-field success is not necessarily an expectation for the 2023 Orioles. The Orioles are no longer rebuilding. Their GM admitted it a few weeks ago, and ownership publicly agreed over the weekend. It is an obvious yet overdue revelation for a team on the rise that … [Read more...] about The Orioles are done rebuilding, but are they ready to win?
Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are banged up already
Felix Bautista’s 2022 season ended in injury, and his 2023 is starting the same way. | Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The start of spring training wasn’t quite as warm and fuzzy as hoped, with injuries to key relievers putting a damper on the day. Good morning, Camden Chatters. Yesterday marked the unofficial start of spring training, with the Sarasota complex open to the … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are banged up already