The World Series will be completed in less than a week, which means the offseason is imminent. Almost right away, some key decisions will have to be made. Within five days of the World Series ending, contract options will need to be either exercised or declined and clubs will also have to choose whether or not to issue qualifying offers to eligible players. A player is eligible … [Read more...] about Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Pitchers
Managerial/Coaching Notes: Thomson, Counsell, Guardians, Orioles
There haven’t yet been any talks between the Phillies and manager Rob Thomson about a contract extension, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters (including the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Alex Coffey) this week. Thomson was named interim manager during the 2022 season after Joe Girardi was fired, and after the Phillies’ run to the World Series, Thomson was … [Read more...] about Managerial/Coaching Notes: Thomson, Counsell, Guardians, Orioles
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
Getting swept out of the ALDS by the Rangers brought a sour end to an otherwise very successful season in Baltimore. The Orioles won 101 games to capture the AL East, and the best may be yet to come given all of the young talent still to emerge out of the loaded farm system. Guaranteed Contracts James McCann, C: $12MM through 2024 ($8MM paid by the Mets, per the terms of … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
Offseason Chat Transcript: Baltimore Orioles
Since the Baltimore edition of the Offseason Outlook series was published earlier today, we also held a live chat focused on all things Orioles. Click here to read the transcript. … [Read more...] about Offseason Chat Transcript: Baltimore Orioles
Orioles Claim Tucker Davidson From Royals
The Orioles announced that they have claimed left-hander Tucker Davidson off waivers from the Royals. The O’s already had an open roster spot and won’t need to make a corresponding move. Davidson, 28 in March, was once a notable prospect in Atlanta’s system but hasn’t quite delivered on that hype just yet. That has led to a fairly nomadic couple of years, starting with a trade … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Tucker Davidson From Royals