OriolesMagic83

This is just over the top. Were you an O's fan while Odor was playing 2B for the O's?

I would love that scenario, although the O's would still need a backup catcher and some kind of 1B/RF RH hitter, imo. Those are minor moves though. I'm a big fan of signing Snell. He's the top starter in my opinion. Now can he stay healthy. I guess that's why Elias is the GM and I'm a poster on OH. Signing the wrong starter for $30 mill/yr can drastically affect the future of the O's as the O's just can't sign another $30 mill/yr starter next year like the Yankees/Dodgers.

If Holliday is trying to make his batting stance like Ohtani, that sounds like a good idea to me. His old stance seemed very off balance and was probably hard to stay in a groove and have the exact stance over a long period of time. Other than adding an ace, Holliday becoming an above average hitter is probably the biggest improvement the O's can make this offseason.

Still 2 more titles than the O's have combined to win since 1983.

I watched just about every World Series in the early 2000's, even when the Yankees were going to the World Series every year. I guess I just got worn down with watching the O's when they were so bad for their 14 year losing streak. I haven't really watched more than highlights of playoff games the O's weren't involved in for years. It wasn't really a conscious decision, just didn't interest me to watch other baseball teams.

Yates would be a definite upgrade. I would trust Yates to close if Bautista happens to have health issues.

I feel that bringing back Urias and Mateo would make sense, especially as Holliday and Mayo haven't proved themselves as regulars yet. I would rather keep a very versatile guy like Mateo who is also a difference maker as a pinch runner and defensive replacement than have to grab a marginal MLB guy like 2022 Odor or Frazier.

Soto isn't a special guy in the bullpen. He's a guy who can be dominant for 2 weeks and then implode when you need him most. I would rather upgrade his spot in the bullpen. Can probably get a much better guy in free agency for 2 years/$16 mill or a little more, so no extra money. Will Elias be willing to nontender him, thereby admitting he made a mistake? Coulombe is definitely a keeper. Akin and Perez have their moments. I feel like one of them is brought back. I would say Akin can provide longer outings and Perez has more upside. If I had to guess, the O's keep Akin.

I guess my disappointment is it took 4 years to find out he can't play 3B. He might be a competent 1B by now if he had been playing 1B for a couple of years.

Zero chance of that happening, unless he had a major injury which interfered with catching.

I don't see Povich as a lock for the rotation. It will be a competition for the 5th spot, which should include Povich and Rogers. Definitely need more pitching depth. The I's need to add at least 2 starters, one which needs to be a #1/2 type. Bringing back Syarez should be done if at all possible.

I was worried about posting that I think the O's should trade a package fronted by Kjerstad because of the pushback I would get. Why not throw in Mayo too?

Would be interesting to know how much the Mets signed him away for. Holliday has definitely been the most impressive minor league player from his draft class but hasn't really shown anything in the majors.

Holliday was on base 7 of his last 8 times at bat this year. That's a pretty good clip. I wish the year hadn't ended just because of him. Will be interesting to see if he can keep the productive changes in his batting stance next year. The O's really need a productive year from Holliday and it would be a bonus to put him at the top of the lineup as I think he's a better fit than Adley or Cowser.

The time to get Santander on a hometown discount was before he became a free agent. I think you're going to be disappointed.