ORLANDO—Spring training is still two months away, but Craig Albernaz is already enjoying his new job as Orioles manager. “I feel great about it,” he said at the Winter Meetings on Monday. “We have a great young core and some really good veteran pieces around it.” “I love our players that we have now. My only focus is the guys that are in the Orioles’ uniform right … [Read more...] about Orioles manager Albernaz impressed by team’s athleticism: ‘I love our players that we have now’
Elias says Orioles are making substantial offers to starters: ‘Absolutely willing to do that’
ORLANDO–What happened? The first day of the Winter Meetings concluded without the Orioles making news or any moves. The New York Post reported that slugging first baseman Pete Alonso is attending the meetings and will meet with the Orioles. Heyman is also reporting that the Orioles are among teams interested in left-handed starter Ranger Suárez. Orioles president of baseball … [Read more...] about Elias says Orioles are making substantial offers to starters: ‘Absolutely willing to do that’
Orioles preparing for Winter Meetings
Baseball’s Winter Meetings are being held in Orlando, about 5 miles from Disney World. It’s the first time they’ll be held in Orlando since 2017. They were scheduled to return to Orlando in 2021 but were canceled because of the lockout. Sometimes, the unexpected happens at the meetings. In 2018, shortly after Mike Elias was hired by the Orioles, he greeted the local media in … [Read more...] about Orioles preparing for Winter Meetings
Orioles have 4th-best chance to win draft lottery
When the Winter Meetings begin on Sunday, most of us will be obsessed with the chatter about trades and free agents. Who are the Orioles in on? Who have they been linked to? On Monday, we’ll get to meet new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz for the first time as he conducts his media session, and presumably later that afternoon, find out what president of baseball operations Mike … [Read more...] about Orioles have 4th-best chance to win draft lottery
Do Oriole coaches check in with players during the offseason? | MAILBAG
Question: Now that the team has its manager and coaches in place, what is the process for the new staff to begin meeting and working with the players? I suspect the manager makes calls to players, but do the coaches suggest what they would like to see a player work on before coming into camp? From: Kevin Gish Answer: Kevin, Ryan Helsley wasn’t specific about it, but he … [Read more...] about Do Oriole coaches check in with players during the offseason? | MAILBAG