Question: Scott Boras has a tendency to shop his clients into the new year. I think the O’s will make a very competitive offer to Corbin Burnes, but Boras will shop it to Mets, Yankees, Dodgers and a phantom team (there is always a phantom team in the bidding for a Boras client). How patient do you think the O’s can afford to be in waiting for a response before having to move … [Read more...] about Will Orioles wait out Boras on Burnes? | MAILBAG
Elias says Orioles’ philosophy will stay the same with new hitting coaches
After the Orioles’ elimination from the postseason, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias promised a full examination of the team and its practices. Six weeks later, two of the team’s three hitting coaches have departed an the left-field wall will be moved in, but Elias said the team’s offensive philosophy will stay the same. After the Kansas City Royals squeezed … [Read more...] about Elias says Orioles’ philosophy will stay the same with new hitting coaches
Orioles’ Elias on the wall, free agency, injury updates
The surprising news that the Orioles were bringing the left-field wall closer to home plate was the major topic of executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias’ first briefing to the Baltimore media since October 3rd, the day after the Wild Card Series ended. Here are some excerpts on his comments on the wall, free agency and injury updates. Discussions with right-handed … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Elias on the wall, free agency, injury updates
Orioles’ 2025 coaching staff taking shape
The Orioles’ coaching staff for 2025 is close to being finalized. According to an industry source, the Orioles have settled on Cody Asche as their lead hitting coach for 2025. Asche, who was the offensive strategy coach for the last two seasons, will be assisted by Tommy Joseph, who comes from the Seattle Mariners and Sherman Johnson, who had been the Orioles’ minor league … [Read more...] about Orioles’ 2025 coaching staff taking shape
Could Orioles sign Trey Mancini to minor league contract? | MAILBAG
Question: Rich, any chance Trey Mancini gets a minor league contract and a chance to make the Orioles as a right-handed bat? From: Bill Connor Answer: Bill, I don’t see Trey Mancini as a potential fit for the Orioles. He’ll be 33 next spring and hasn’t been an effective hitter since leaving the Orioles in 2022. They don’t need another right-handed hitting first … [Read more...] about Could Orioles sign Trey Mancini to minor league contract? | MAILBAG