Question: If the O’s try to sign the Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, how does it affect their signing pool? Where would he fit in the rotation? From: Johnaton Meekins Answer: Johnaton, the Orioles have $6,908,000 in their international signing pool, and Sasaki’s bonus would come out of that. At the Winter Meetings, his agent, Joel Wolfe, said that since there’s not a great … [Read more...] about Where would Sasaki fit in Orioles’ rotation? | MAILBAG
Boras says Orioles want to retain players they’ve drafted
Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes remains a free agent, and the Orioles would like him to return. There are other reported suitors for Burnes, last year’s No.1 starter. The Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays are in the mix. Scott Boras, Burnes’ agent, talked about the chances he could remain with the Orioles during Monday’s video conference call with … [Read more...] about Boras says Orioles want to retain players they’ve drafted
Orioles bolster starting staff by signing Japan’s Sugano to 1-year contract
The Orioles signed 35-year-old right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a contract reportedly worth $13 million. Sugano, who was ranked 46th on MLBTradeRumors.com’s top 50 free agents, was 136-75 with a 2.45 ERA in 12 seasons for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. Last season, Sugano was 15-3 with a 1.67 ERA in 24 starts, striking out 111 and walking just 16 in 156 2/3 innings, … [Read more...] about Orioles bolster starting staff by signing Japan’s Sugano to 1-year contract
Orioles expect improvement from prospects Bradfield, Honeycutt in 2025
The Orioles have the third best minor league system in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. They had the best farm system in six straight rankings, but with so many top prospects graduating to the major leagues or used in trades, the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins moved ahead of the Orioles. “Our goal is to win Major League Baseball games, not to have the No. 1 farm system … [Read more...] about Orioles expect improvement from prospects Bradfield, Honeycutt in 2025
Orioles’ Cowser on O’Neill, broken hand, new left-field dimensions
Not many active players come to the Winter Meetings unless they’re looking for a job. Colton Cowser did, and for an unusual reason. The Orioles’ outfielder, who was a finalist for the Gold Glove in left field, was invited by MLB Network to reveal the results of the draft lottery on Tuesday. Cowser, a Houston native, lives in the Dallas area, and he enjoyed his time. Orioles … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Cowser on O’Neill, broken hand, new left-field dimensions