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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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O's add catching depth, acquire Andrew Susac via trade

O's add catching depth, acquire Andrew Susac via trade
The Orioles today added to their catching depth when they acquired Andrew Susac from the Brewers for a player to be named or cash considerations. Susac has been added to the club's 40-man roster, which is now at a full 40. He was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Jan. 30 to make room for right-hander Matt Albers. Throw another player into the mix for the backup catcher's job in spring training. "Susac is a (righty)-hitting catcher with over 100 games ML experience who adds depth...
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In 2018, Hunter Harvey finds out how far his long road back takes him

In 2018, Hunter Harvey finds out how far his long road back takes him
Here is an interesting fact about Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey. He has already been ranked by Baseball America among the club's top four prospects four times. This despite having never pitched through a full season and having not yet pitched above low Single-A baseball. Clearly there is plenty of talent and potential here even if there is not yet an abundance of innings or game experience. But this could be a season where - knock on wood - Harvey pitches start to finish and rises...
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Dylan Bundy on 2017 season, moving to top of rotation and more

Dylan Bundy on 2017 season, moving to top of rotation and more
After two full seasons in the majors and one as a full-time starter, Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy has moved up the rotation depth chart. The 25-year-old Bundy is No. 1 or No. 2 right now. He can count like the rest of us and realizes the club has two - and only two - established starters locked into the rotation at the moment. He, like the rest of us, is waiting to find out who will join him in the starting five when the season starts. "Yeah, definitely," Bundy said during an interview at...
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A look at the player development forum at FanFest

A look at the player development forum at FanFest
You probably have noticed that we enjoy writing about and covering the minor leagues here. So that was one of the many reasons I listened in with interest during the player development fan forum at FanFest on Saturday. This was a chance, during a 20-minute session, for fans to address topics on the farm and question Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette, along with vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson and director of player development Brian...
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Taking a longer look at Manny Machado's move back to short

Taking a longer look at Manny Machado's move back to short
If you can get a sense of the pulse of the Orioles fan base listening to sports talk radio and reading the comments on these blogs, then the move of Manny Machado to shortstop is playing to mixed reviews. On the plus side, some fans are down with the fact that the team is taking its best defender and putting him at a premium defensive position. On the down side, some fans seem to feel the club gave in to the player's desire to move to shortstop for his final season before free agency. Let's...
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Coolbaugh on homer reliance, Cortes on rotation shot (updated)

Coolbaugh on homer reliance, Cortes on rotation shot (updated)
In three of the last six seasons, the Orioles have led the major leagues in home runs. They topped every club by hitting 212 in 2013, 211 in 2014 and 253 in 2016. The 2017 Orioles hit 232 home runs, but that ranked only fifth both in the American League and the major leagues behind the Yankees (241), Astros (238), Rangers (237) and Athletics (234). The Orioles had seven players hit 20 or more homers last season for just the second time in club history. The 1996 team also had seven. Tim Beckham...
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FanFest follow-up: Machado, the rotation and more prospect talk

FanFest follow-up: Machado, the rotation and more prospect talk
At FanFest, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he is confident the club will still be able to fill its, shall we say, thin starting rotation. Manager Buck Showalter reminded fans that it's only January and that analysts doubt his team every year. And keeping with that theme, when vice president of baseball operations and former Oriole Brady Anderson met with reporters, he echoed those thoughts. He feels the club still has the time and resources to add a solid pitcher or more...
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Michael Kelly on rotation chance, Austin Hays on building on 2017

Michael Kelly on rotation chance, Austin Hays on building on 2017
Right-hander Michael Kelly was a minor league free agent this winter, but now he may have a major opportunity. Signed by the Orioles to a major league contract in December on the day of the Rule draft 5, the 25-year-old right-hander is among a handful of in-house rotation candidates. Kelly had other teams showing interest in December, but signed with the Orioles because, like the rest of us, he knew the club had - and still has - just two established pitchers in its rotation. "I truly like the...
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Joseph on a role as mentor, Bundy on the rotation

Joseph on a role as mentor, Bundy on the rotation
The assumption - not made by the player himself but others - is that Caleb Joseph will break camp and head north with the Orioles as their No. 1 catcher this year. If that happens, he is likely to be in a position to head up a catching tandem that could include a rookie behind him. Either Chance Sisco or Austin Wynns would be the likely backup. That would give Joseph a chance to take on something he would very much embrace - a role to mentor a young catcher. Kind of how Matt Wieters once helped...
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Anderson on Machado trade talk and some Mountcastle talk

Anderson on Machado trade talk and some Mountcastle talk
During an interview session with reporters at FanFest, Orioles vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson was asked if a trade of Manny Machado is still possible or if that ship has sailed already. "There are a lot of teams throughout the league where he could change their outcome immediately," he said. "But there is quite a price to pay for a guy like Manny. You have to weigh the downside of giving up your best prospects, which we would certainly require, and then maybe only...
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As FanFest arrives, some O's questions remain unanswered

As FanFest arrives, some O's questions remain unanswered
As the Orioles host their annual FanFest event today at the Baltimore Convention Center, there figures to be much discussion about the players that are not there and potential acquisitions for pitchers that have yet to be made. Maybe more talk about the missing and not added than those that are appearing. When MASNsports.com was first to report yesterday that Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop would not be at FanFest today, speculation ran rampant. Some fans speculated that Machado doesn't want...
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Buck Britton on getting the manager's job with Delmarva

Buck Britton on getting the manager's job with Delmarva
The Orioles now have two Bucks managing in the organization. At their hot stove banquet last night in Salisbury, Md., the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds announced that Buck Britton will be their manager in 2018. The older brother of Orioles closer Zach Britton, Buck was drafted by the club in the 35th round of the 2008 draft. After a nine-year playing career in the minors, the 31-year-old Britton moved into the coaching ranks last season when he was Delmarva's hitting coach. He takes over as...
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A few takes on the Hall of Fame voting process and one on Chris Davis

A few takes on the Hall of Fame voting process and one on Chris Davis
With last night's announcement of the latest class headed to Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame in July, several aspects of the voting process once again came into question and up for debate. Here are a few of my thoughts that are just opinions, and I want to hear yours: * The 10-man ballot is fine. There is some talk that voters should be allowed to vote for more than 10. I think that is a good number. If someone can't make your list of 10, they may not be a Hall of Famer. At the worst, they...
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