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Before the Orioles traded for right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins, there was talk about them being in the hunt for Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Crochet ended up staying put with the White Sox, who finished the season with 121 losses, most in modern baseball history. The main reason was reports … [Read more...] about Contemplating trades for Orioles’ starting pitchers

As expected, the Orioles declined the $16.5 million option on designated hitter Eloy Jiménez on Saturday. Jiménez, who was acquired on July 30th from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league reliever Trey McGough, was concluding a six-year, $43 million contract. The Orioles must pay the 27-year-old Jiménez a $3 million buyout. In 33 games with the Orioles, Jiménez hit … [Read more...] about Orioles decline $16.5 million option on Eloy Jiménez

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Still waiting for free agency to kick off, a familiar face with big aspirations, and the O”s make minor moves. Good Morning, Birdland! Don’t let the 80-degree temperatures in the Baltimore area fool you. The offseason has arrived. For me, that means regular trips to MLB Trade Rumors to learn what all is happening in the baseball-ing … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Trey Mancini is hoping for a comeback