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O's scouting director Gary Rajsich on DJ Stewart, Tanner Scott and next year's draft picks

O's scouting director Gary Rajsich on DJ Stewart, Tanner Scott and next year's draft picks
Considering they have a first-round pick, two second-round picks, a third-round pick and a competitive balance pick, the Orioles already have a pretty good haul of draft picks for next June's First-Year Player Draft. If they lose Wei-Yin Chen or Chris Davis through free agency, they would get a compensatory pick for each player lost. Baseball America released today the current order for the 2016 draft through 106 picks. The Orioles have the 14th, 52nd, 69th, 75th and 91st picks in that group....
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Checking in with MLB Network's Harold Reynolds at the Winter Meetings (with video)

Checking in with MLB Network's Harold Reynolds at the Winter Meetings (with video)
NASHVILLE - He is a former Oriole and one of MLB Network's top analysts. When he got off the air this morning from co-hosting his "Hot Stove" show, Harold Reynolds joined me for a video interview. We discussed several Orioles topics. On Chris Davis and what contract he could get: "He's going to be one of those players that the demand is going to be there because of the power. The numbers, I'm not sure what position players are getting right now. The top-tier pitcher, yeah, you are going...
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If O's get Darren O'Day, the offseason will be off to a solid start

If O's get Darren O'Day, the offseason will be off to a solid start
NASHVILLE - As an anxious fan base waits to see how this offseason will develop for the Orioles, dare we say it is off to a good start? The Orioles have a Plan B at first base with the addition of Mark Trumbo. It looks like two of their six free agents will be back with the team at a time when we saw predictions that the Orioles would go 0-for-6 there. Matt Wieters took the qualifying offer and will return, and Darren O'Day has reportedly agreed to terms. Although as we learned yesterday,...
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Dan Duquette on O's payroll, the pitching market (with video)

Dan Duquette on O's payroll, the pitching market (with video)
NASHVILLE - It would seem very likely that the Orioles' payroll in 2016 will exceed the 2015 mark, which was in the $118-120 million range. While executive vice president Dan Duquette certainly isn't ready to provide any numbers or guarantee the payroll will go up, he indicated it would during a one-on-one video interview tonight with MASNsports.com at the Winter Meetings. "Well, I think we have some flexibility in the payroll and we have a good core of our team," Duquette said....
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A look at the Orioles' newest catcher and more free agent pitching talk

A look at the Orioles' newest catcher and more free agent pitching talk
Taking a look at the Orioles' newest catcher while waiting for the Winter Meetings to start tomorrow and wondering if the Orioles will have new players by this time next week: On the day the Orioles traded the catcher that was considered No. 3 on their depth chart, they acquired another one who moves into that role. Steve Clevenger was dealt to Seattle on Wednesday. That same day, the Orioles acquired 26-year-old Francisco Pena from Kansas City for cash considerations. Pena very likely is now...
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Revisiting the 2016 payroll projection

Revisiting the 2016 payroll projection
Now that the deadline to tender contracts has come and gone, it's time to take another look at the projected Orioles payroll for 2016. The Orioles have six players with salaries set for the 2016 season: * $16.3 million - Adam Jones * $15.8 million - Matt Wieters * $13.0 million - Ubaldo Jimenez * $12.5 million - J.J. Hardy * $2.6 million - Vance Worley * $1.3 million - Nolan Reimold The Orioles have these eight players that are arbitration-eligible with their projected 2016 salaries from...
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Several minor league notes and one writer's bold free agent prediction

Several minor league notes and one writer's bold free agent prediction
A few notes to pass along while wondering if the Orioles will be busy next week at the Winter Meetings: * Three members of the Orioles minor league staff will not be returning for next season. Rookie-level Gulf Coast League manager Matt Merullo and short-season Single-A Aberdeen hitting coach Calvin Pickering did not have their contracts renewed. Also, Single-A Frederick hitting coach Paco Figueroa is leaving the Orioles. He has taken a position as one of the two minor league hitting...
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Jim Duquette feels Mark Trumbo addition does not end O's pursuit of Chris Davis

Jim Duquette feels Mark Trumbo addition does not end O's pursuit of Chris Davis
The Orioles' trade for first baseman/outfielder Mark Trumbo is a good backup plan in case the club does not re-sign Chris Davis. But it is not necessarily a big indication that the Orioles are concerned that they can't or won't sign Davis. That is the take of former Orioles and Mets executive Jim Duquette. Duquette is now an analyst for MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM Radio. He is also seen on MASN's "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report." "I do think it is going to be uncomfortable, the...
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All in the family: O's have Showalter, Duquette's sons on scouting staff

All in the family: O's have Showalter, Duquette's sons on scouting staff
The Orioles now have the sons of both manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette on their amateur scouting staffs. Nathan Showalter just completed his first season with the team and Dana Duquette was just hired. The 24-year-old Duquette will scout New York, New Jersey and the New England area. He is replacing Kirk Fredriksson, who was promoted by the Orioles to the position of East Coast supervisor. "Dana has a great background in the game, obviously, through his father...
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A quick take on Mark Trumbo

A quick take on Mark Trumbo
Is Mark Trumbo the new first baseman for the Orioles? That is an assumption some are making tonight. It is probably too soon to know that. But the reported acquisition of Trumbo from Seattle for catcher Steve Clevenger brings a first baseman to the Orioles in the deal. Trumbo has averaged 26.2 homers per year over the last five years. From 2011-13, he averaged 32 homers per season. The team that can hit a lot of homers added another home run hitter. So is this a key move for the Orioles or just...
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A look at a prospects list where O's fare well and Dan Duquette's take on it

A look at a prospects list where O's fare well and Dan Duquette's take on it
Well, here is a twist: a prospect ranking that likes the Orioles. At a time when their farm system has gotten ample criticism, a ranking was published this week where the Orioles look strong. It was published on FanGraphs.com by Chris Mitchell, who calls it his KATOH system. The system uses only 2015 minor league stats and data to project future major league performance. Scouting reports and analysis are not part of this ranking. The list only considers players with at least 300 plate...
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A look at some free agent outfielders that could be on O's radar

A look at some free agent outfielders that could be on O's radar
The Orioles currently have seven outfielders on their 40-man roster, but only one - Adam Jones - that we know will be an everyday player next year. The others on the 40-man are Dariel Alvarez, L.J. Hoes, Junior Lake, David Lough, Nolan Reimold and Henry Urrutia. We know the Orioles are in the market for corner outfield help to play on either side of Jones. Will they sign or trade for one outfielder? Will they look to add two players there? MLBTradeRumors.com rated four free agent outfielders...
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As O's search for pitching, will some of these names be on their list?

As O's search for pitching, will some of these names be on their list?
Well, left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ is getting a three-year, $36 million deal from Toronto, while Detroit has agreed with right-hander Jordan Zimmermann on a deal reportedly for five years and $110 million. Of those two, Happ got more than I would have figured and Zimmermann actually got less. Detroit will have to give up a draft pick for signing Zimmermann, but it will be a second-round selection, as their No. 9 overall pick is protected. Zimmermann sure could have helped the Orioles, but...
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Andy MacPhail's take on pitching from years ago still holds true

Andy MacPhail's take on pitching from years ago still holds true
Former Orioles executive Andy MacPhail said pitching was fragile and expensive, thus the "grow the arms" philosophy. Try to develop your own young and lower-salaried pitchers rather than overpay for those with another team. He was sure right about the expensive part. As of Friday, J.A. Happ is earning on average $12 million per season to pitch from 2016-18 for the Toronto Blue Jays. When I look at Happ's track record, I see mediocrity. He has a career ERA of 4.13 anda WHIP of 1.367. Maybe...
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O's current group of players will need to improve for better 2016 season

O's current group of players will need to improve for better 2016 season
There is so much discussion and speculation right now about what players the Orioles may look to sign and/or re-sign. We'll all wait to see how this offseason is going to play out for the team. But, especially with the starting pitching staff, next year's Orioles are also going to need better production from a few players to be a good team in 2016. When MLB Network recently looked at the American League East, analysts Bill Ripken and Carlos Pena spent as much time talking about current...
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MLB's next labor contract could address the schedule, roster size and more

MLB's next labor contract could address the schedule, roster size and more
There is labor peace in Major League Baseball. There was a time when that was not close to true, but now it is. Since April, 1995 there has been one work stoppage in the National Football League, two in the National Hockey League and three in the National Basketball Association. During that time span, there were none in MLB. The players and owners obviously don't always see eye-to-eye on everything, but they both realize that the sport overall is incredibly healthy and it is now a business...
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A few quick turkey day thoughts

A few quick turkey day thoughts
Happy Thanksgiving, Birdland! I hope everyone has a healthy and happy day today with family and friends. Hope it is your best turkey day yet. I've said it here dozens of times, but what is one more? I'm very thankful for the great O's community we have here, and the wonderful debates and discussions daily about the Orioles. I appreciate every reader every day. Thanks for being here! Just a short entry today. Feel free to discuss any O's topics, including the one or two mentioned here and...
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Pondering Zach Britton's future as Orioles' closer

Pondering Zach Britton's future as Orioles' closer
It would appear almost a certainty that Orioles closer Zach Britton will return to the team in that role for the 2016 season. But there are some fans and readers who have wondered if Britton could help the team as a starting pitcher. Others wonder what he could bring back in a trade after seeing the Craig Kimbrel deal. On Nov. 13, the Red Sox acquired Kimbrel from San Diego and gave up a package of four prospects - a haul some felt was too much for Boston to give up. Boston traded two of its...
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Some discussion on Adam Jones, J.J. Hardy and Darren O'Day

Some discussion on Adam Jones, J.J. Hardy and Darren O'Day
Pondering some questions today. They are about three key members of the 2015 Orioles, only two of whom we can be fairly certain will be on the 2016 team. Is there any reason to be concerned about Adam Jones?: He did hit .269, his lowest batting average since 2007, and produce his fewest doubles (25) and homers (27) since 2010 and 2011, respectively. But Jones played banged-up for several periods of time during the 2015 season and clearly played at less than 100 percent. He probably even played...
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Orioles have a solid core group of players to build around

Orioles have a solid core group of players to build around
The hot stove season is about to really heat up and there is so much focus on potential additions to all teams. Which players can they add and how much better will that make them? There has been plenty of discussion about the Orioles and whether they can retain some of their own free agents. If not, which players might they pursue through trades and/or free agency? But what about the core group the Orioles to have to build around and/or add to? Is that at least a good starting point for the...
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