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The O's-Tillman reunion, AL East rotations, prospects talk

The O's-Tillman reunion, AL East rotations, prospects talk
So Chris Tillman and the Orioles finally reached an agreement on a one-year contract and the pitcher that started three straight opening days for the club is back. Tillman got a $3 million guarantee and can reportedly earn another $7 million with innings incentives. If this was his only major league contract offer, he did well with a shot to make $10 million a year after he went 1-7 with a 7.84 ERA. The Orioles, on the other hand, would probably happily pay the incentives to get the pre-2017...
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Yefry Ramírez made nice first impression with his new team

Yefry Ramírez made nice first impression with his new team
For now, he might get lost in the shuffle amid dozens of pitchers in spring training. But after being acquired by the Orioles last July 31, right-hander Yefry Ramírez might have a shot to make the big leagues during the 2018 season. He was 10-3 with a 3.41 ERA for Double-A Trenton when the Orioles acquired him from the New York Yankees for international bonus pool money. He then went 5-0 with an ERA of 3.66 in six starts for Double-A Bowie to end a strong 2017 season. One where he was an...
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Some Chris Tillman talk, a late-night deal and the week in review

Some Chris Tillman talk, a late-night deal and the week in review
The Orioles could re-sign right-hander Chris Tillman any day now. Or he could go to another team. If he winds up back with the Orioles, my question would be: What took so long? Even in this slow market, couldn't we have expected Tillman and the Orioles to decide if they wanted a reunion or not by now? This one indeed has been dragging out. If the O's get their opening day starter from 2014-2016 back, we will eventually find out if he can bounce back from a terrible season. We may not truly...
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At this point, expectations are low for the 2018 Orioles

At this point, expectations are low for the 2018 Orioles
Fans of the Orioles are used to low expectations for their team. Have the Orioles ever been predicted recently to win the American League East? Maybe by a random reporter/analyst or two over the years, but not often. And that goes back to a year they were the defending AL East champs. But this year, coming off a season where the Orioles featured a 5.70 rotation ERA and finished in last place, the expectations seem as low as probably anytime since they and their fans endured 14 consecutive...
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Orioles announce minor league staff for 2018 season

Orioles announce minor league staff for 2018 season
The Orioles today announced their minor league staff for the 2018 season. Ron Johnson will return to manage at Triple-A Norfolk and Gary Kendall is back with Double-A Bowie. Ryan Minor is now the skipper at Single-A Frederick and Buck Britton is a first-year manager at Single-A Delmarva. Among the short-season clubs, Kevin Bradshaw will manage at Single-A Aberdeen, Carlos Tosca is skipper for the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Orioles and Elvis Morel is manager of the club's entry in the...
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In limited innings, Cashner had some success versus AL East

In limited innings, Cashner had some success versus AL East
From the "For what it's worth ..." department, new Orioles right-hander Andrew Cashner had decent numbers last year and has solid numbers in his career against the American League East. Yes, that comes in a small sample size for a pitcher that spent seven of his first eight seasons in the National League. But last season for Texas he made five starts against the four AL East teams that are not the Orioles and went 3-1 with an ERA of 2.81 in 32 innings. He was 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two...
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A few thoughts on O's addition of pitcher Andrew Cashner

A few thoughts on O's addition of pitcher Andrew Cashner
The Orioles have finally added to their starting rotation, getting a pitcher that had a strong season in 2017 on a short-term contract. And then there were three established pitchers in the five-man rotation. As first reported by MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko, the O's have added right-hander Andrew Cashner on a two-year deal worth a guaranteed $16 million. ESPN.com and SB Nation reported that the deal includes a vesting option for the 2020 season at $10 million. It vests if he pitches a...
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A scout's tale: Jim Howard is a longtime Oriole

A scout's tale: Jim Howard is a longtime Oriole
In December, we began a new series in this space. We are introducing you to some Orioles scouts before the new season begins. Some fans may not even know their names. Hopefully, after reading this and upcoming posts, you'll know a lot more than that. So on we go ... When the Orioles ended a 14-year run of losing seasons and returned to the playoffs in 2012, it was huge for the organization. So many players, manager Buck Showalter and his coaches, scouts and front office members helped the team...
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After September debut, does Austin Hays make the opening day roster?

After September debut, does Austin Hays make the opening day roster?
When the Orioles get their full squad into spring training camp, we will begin to find out if rookie Austin Hays is going to begin the 2018 season as the club's everyday right fielder, wind up in a reserve role or head back to the farm for more minor league seasoning. Door No. 3 - more seasoning in the minors - is not necessarily the worst thing for a kid of just 22 and with only 64 games at the Double-A level under his belt. But Hays has come on fast and was the first player from the 2016...
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The Darvish deal: Good signing by the Cubs or big risk?

The Darvish deal: Good signing by the Cubs or big risk?
When the Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with free agent right-hander Yu Darvish to a six-year deal worth $126 million, did they made a great move? After all, they added a pitcher pending a physical that is considered to be the top hurler on the free agent market - and one considered a No. 1 pitcher - for less than projected in November. They also didn't have to give up a draft pick. When Darvish was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in July, that meant he could not be made a qualifying offer to...
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One pitcher looks for a strong first impression, another for a new role

One pitcher looks for a strong first impression, another for a new role
When spring training begins this week, 25-year-old right-hander Michael Kelly enters camp as an Orioles newcomer that adds some pitching depth to the roster. He would like to end camp as someone that makes a strong enough first impression to get a shot at some point this year on the major league roster. Kelly has yet to pitch in the majors. The Orioles signed him in December when he was a minor league free agent. But he got a major league contract and heads to camp as a member of the 40-man...
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Week in review: Harsh words exchanged, free agent batters and more

Week in review: Harsh words exchanged, free agent batters and more
In looking back on the last week of stories here and revisting a few, we spent some time discussing the harsh words exchanged recently by the players and owners, looked at some lefty-batting free agents and also looked at the latest PECOTA projections. On Monday, we discussed some recent statements issued, including one by the Major League Baseball Players Assocation and one by prominent agent Brodie Van Wagenen. He said the slow free agent market "feels coordinated" and that the players...
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When the music stops, who gets a chair in O's rotation?

When the music stops, who gets a chair in O's rotation?
So with spring training camps set to open next week, the free agent market is still flush with players, and that includes plenty of pitchers. Back in October and November - knowing the Orioles have three openings in their rotation - we profiled nine free agent starters. Of those nine, five are still out there. The four that off are off the market:* Tyler Chatwood, who signed a three-year deal for $38 million with the Cubs.* Jhoulys Chacin, who signed a two-year deal for $15.5 million with...
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There are five Orioles on this top 100, plus quick takes

There are five Orioles on this top 100, plus quick takes
When several top 100 prospects lists came out recently, the Orioles placed three players on the Baseball America top 100 with Austin Hays at No. 21, Chance Sisco at No. 68 and Ryan Mountcastle at No. 71. They placed two each on lists from ESPN, Baseball Prospectus and MLBPipeline.com. They placed just Hays at No. 90 on FanGraphs.com. Interestingly enough, when another top 100 list was published on the FanGraphs website yesterday, there were five Orioles ranked in the second 50 of that...
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Once again, PECOTA not bullish on the O's, plus other notes

Once again, PECOTA not bullish on the O's, plus other notes
Would it surprise you to know that the New York Yankees have not won the American League East since the 2012 season? Baltimore, Boston and Toronto have all won the East since New York was last on top by two games over the Orioles, with 95 to 93 wins, in 2012. The Yankees would go on to beat the Orioles that fall in the AL Division Series. As a matter of fact, Baltimore, Boston and Toronto have all finished both first and last in the division since when New York last ruled the East. But...
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Can the Orioles now take the next step with Schoop?

Can the Orioles now take the next step with Schoop?
The Orioles and one of their top players made news yesterday when the club signed him for the 2018 season. He was already under team control - that we knew - but now we know that second baseman Jonathan Schoop's 2018 salary will be $8.5 million. The two sides avoided arbitration and any ill will such a hearing could have caused. There was already the issue of Schoop missing FanFest and the fact that his absence clearly didn't sit well with fans or the team's management. But on the field, of...
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A look at a few lefty-batting free agent outfielders

A look at a few lefty-batting free agent outfielders
The Orioles have indicated they are planning to add another left-handed batter. It sure seems that the acquisition could also be an outfielder and maybe a right fielder. Three outfielders that the club has shown some interest in this winter include Carlos González, Jon Jay and Jarrod Dyson. All three are free agents and all three may only get one-year deals or two years at the most. They could be in the Orioles' wheelhouse on a short-term deal. It would allow the club to potentially get...
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The cold free agent market has led to some hot takes

The cold free agent market has led to some hot takes
The Major League Baseball Players Association issued a statement Sunday saying that reports of the players boycotting spring training are false and they've not recommended such plans. But the fact that the MLBPA was inclined to even issue a statement is the latest sign that these are turbulent times in the sport. The players' side is stirred up about both the lack of free agent movement and the commissioner's desire to implement pace of play rules. This has gotten a bit contentious at a time...
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Here's a prediction that Machado-Schoop will be a stellar double play combo

Here's a prediction that Machado-Schoop will be a stellar double play combo
With the announcement that Manny Machado will play shortstop this season, did the Orioles create one of baseball's best double play combinations for the 2018 season? According to this story on MLB.com, they did. Reporter Anthony Castrovince, using stat projections for offense and defense for the coming season, ranked the best DP combos in the sport. Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve of the World Series-winning Houston Astros are No. 1, and Machado and Jonathan Schoop were ranked second....
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Can Chris Davis combat the shift, plus more on Andrew Susac

Can Chris Davis combat the shift, plus more on Andrew Susac
Whenever there is discussion about the Orioles offense, it seems almost all roads lead back to first baseman Chris Davis and his struggles of the last two years. He is a focal point - that comes with the big contract he signed. Of course, there is a lot more to any offense than just one player, but Davis is a key player no doubt. As his strikeout totals remained high - and even went over the 200 mark in 2015 and 2016 - his home run total dropped. He hit 47 homers in 2015 and then 38 and 26 the...
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