wildcard

I don't think it's Urias to lose. I think it's Holliday's to win or lose. And I also think Urias is a better defensive 2B or 3B than Westy at this point. But Westy is the better hitter.

It will be disappointing if Holliday is not ready to take over 2B. But it could happen. Urias is Plan B just in case as a starter. If Holliday is ready Urias gets his at bats coming off the bench. Mateo and Cameron battle to be the platoon CF in ST.

The Giants bother me. Corbin and his wife are both from Bakersfield. Corbin went to St Marys College in Moraga, Ca outside of San Francisco. Just had twin daughters so being close to their parents maybe a priority. Giants have a history of big contracts.

Urias can also platoon at 2B. The number of at bats Mateo gets may depend on whether he can backup CF.

Hyde and Ross are friends. Hyde wanted Ross to be his bench coach but Ross has turned down other offers for that positions from other teams. He apparently is not ready to take a coaching job after being a manager.

Which is why they trade O'Hearn. To make room for Mayo. Its probably going to happen at some point.

Mounty at 1B, Mayo at DH. Balance the lineup as right handed hitters. O'Hearn and his 8m traded.

You might be happy with Buehler but I question if you will be pretty.

Hyde has been the manager of a team that has gone from a 100 losses to 101 wins. He has a winning record in the last three seasons and went to the playoffs in the last 2 seasons. He has been Manager of the Year. He would probably have won a lot more in 2024 if injuries had not affected many of his players. If that does not impress Orioles fans and baseball fans in general than I don't know what will. No one will agree with every move but he has set the tone for a winning club. He has the respect of the O's players and his GM. So pick away around the edges but its pretty hard to deny his success over the last three years.

Fat chance.

Major League Coach (MLC) duties are whatever is needed. Jose Hernandez has been the MLC for the O's the last few seasons and he did a little of everything. Threw batting practice, oversaw defensive drills, etc. Kind of a general assistant. Herandez also spoke Spanish so he helped the Latin players. Buck's duties may be different. Robinson is Spanish speaking. Buck probably has the most management experience of the coaches. But in order to be ready to manage in the majors coaches normally spend some time has bench coaches. He is a step away from that. Interesting that there are 12 coaches. Weaver had 4.

At 7/250 we would probably look back after the deal is done and say it was a bad deal. Especially when he misses a year plus for TJ surgery. But he just may be the one of the key players that wins the O's a WS.

MLBTR projected him at 3/60. So it's in the expected range. I think of him as a left handed Kremer type pitcher. I am hoping for better.

Elias has developed a group of players that he intends with. Cowser is part of the group. I think O'Hearn is the lefty that will be traded because he is already getting expensive and is replaceable by some of the younger players. Mullins will probably not be back for 2026 for the same reasons. Age and expense. Plus Cowser and Bradfield will be available in 2026.

Anyone can stand in LF. Doesn't mean they are good at it.