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Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Orioles will be adding talent to the organization today, the Caravan is coming, and don’t get desperate. Good morning Birdland, We know that the Orioles will not be signing Roki Sasaki. While he is the highest-regarded international free agent available right now, he is far from the only talent that teams are … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: International signings incoming?
Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory
Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Orioles struck out on a pair of trade acquisitions over the last two seasons. Jack Flaherty bounced back in a big way last season. Can Trevor Rogers do the same? The Orioles made a front-page trade by acquiring Corbin Burnes last offseason. Mike Elias failed to replicate the move at the following trade deadline, but Baltimore acquired … [Read more...] about Trevor Rogers looks to replicate Jack Flaherty’s return to glory
Orioles announce 2025 international amateur signing class
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The team revealed 22 official signings as this year’s period opens up. January 15 marks the start of MLB’s international signing period. The stakes are high this year, with Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki being included as part of this process. The Orioles are not involved in the Sasaki sweepstakes, so it’s business as usual for them. They … [Read more...] about Orioles announce 2025 international amateur signing class
Braves Walked Away From Jeff Hoffman Deal Due To Physical
1:50pm: Bowman further reports that the Braves’ offer to Hoffman was a five-year pact valued between $45-48MM total. The idea would have been for Hoffman to get an opportunity to pitch out of the rotation in the season’s first few years before a potential move to the ’pen down the road. The lengthy nature of the pact suggests that part of the aim was to tamp down the annual … [Read more...] about Braves Walked Away From Jeff Hoffman Deal Due To Physical