by Bob Harkins | Jan 24, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles have to feel good about bringing back Mark Trumbo, particularly in getting him on a team-friendly three-year, $37 million contract.Trumbo is far from a perfect player. He should almost never play the field and he’s not going to walk a whole lot. But he is...
by Chris Stoner | Jan 22, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Over the past five seasons (2012-2016) the Baltimore Orioles have won more games than any other American League team, and reached the post-season three times.Weeks away from the start of Spring Training, we have a good sense of what the 2017 O’s roster will look...
by Zach Spedden | Jan 17, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
Coming into this year, the Baltimore Orioles are facing some doubts about the shape of their farm system. A system that most pundits still rank among the lowest in baseball, the Orioles’ minor leagues do not offer much in the way of high-impact players who will help...
by Brandon Warne | Jan 16, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Orioles in a little under a month — Feb. 13 — it’s crunch time for teams and free agents to get something done. Since we spoke last, the Orioles made a parts-for-parts swap with the Seattle Mariners. Coming in...
by Bob Harkins | Jan 10, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles’ strategy over the last few seasons has been plain to see: Hit a bunch of home runs to (hopefully) take leads and then rely on a lights-out bullpen to take care of the rest.It has largely been an effective strategy, at least if getting into the postseason...
by Rob Shields | Jan 8, 2017 | Baltimore Orioles
This week, the Orioles made a move to bring in Seth Smith. It’s a move that brings in a guy who hits righties very well, will take a walk and usually has a very solid OBP. That sounds great doesn’t it? The problem is, he can only hit right handed pitching and his...