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Thanks for the notice Frobby. Found it interesting to hear Mike talk about the Kimbrel signing allowing the focus towards SP; mentioned improving the lineup (if opportunities came up) Even mentioned improving the bullpen if higher upgrades were available. my take on his interview: They are exploring every means to improve any aspect of the team in a dynamic way

As an example, ERod has 19+ bwar I. >1k mlb innings. Means has 9+ bwar <300 mlb IP. I would invest in Means potential next offseason for 80-100 $million, compared to ERod.

I’m not saying Means is extending, but a year from now he could be a better extension.

Guessing the Orioles have shared medical info with the WS, CL, etc. Wonder if ERod talked with the O’s and why $20m per year was his ceiling (before incentives)? I see a Means extension likely a better alternative, if healthy

Left handed infielder to complement the Roster. Last year it was Frazier with veteran plate discipline. Believe the odds are 50%+, especially considering a potential good trade.

The O’s did get Luck Scott (and Matt Albers). So yeah do not trade any top 1-4/5 and play your hand with FA. The Braves did that with Gausman trade, ME has patience

On the flip side would he pitch 300+ innings 3 consecutive years!

Hahaha!

On the flip side how would he do during the Ruth era, outside of not being allowed to play in the league.

Aging? These guys are in their prime years.

My comment was about losing their depth by dropping the players on a whim. As backup/utility players with a total of 2.6 bwar in 2023, you do not just drop veteran experience with good defense to play a bunch of rookie prospects. It’s a bad idea!

I agree there is a transition going on, but ME, which I agree with, has a floor. Mateo and Urias are a good floor to have. Sometimes you need to gamble, but I believe the floor will only increase. For 2024, they are a good floor to have so far.

Okay, but you are expecting above level replacement level on their prospects during WS aspirations. Both are above replacement and make the Orioles pitchers look good.

This would be a horrible move from a depth perspective. Both players have MLB success defensively and have shown impact bats, at times. You don’t give that depth up on a whim.

Believe ME mentioned this recently, which could translate to a RHH OF Flaherty or depth move type.

Best guess is the Orioles want to nail down at least a key acquisition early on. The payroll has flexibility the next several years and I expect the potential to trade one veteran and sign a key contributor to keep the payroll reasonable, while adding to pitching.

I find it interesting that the O’s are getting press for showing interest in RP these last few hours/days. Normally we find news when something actually happens (after the fact). This could be a good sign, if Agents are putting the news out there to draw more contract interest in the players they serve, since we know how tight-lipped ME and company can be. The flip side is that the O’s get priced out on good acquisitions! this should be an interesting offseason, more so than the last 5+ years.

Waiting for SI to report Seth Lugo speculation

Woo are you? This trade makes too much sense now!

Seth Lugo could add decent SP / RP depth

That kind of depth puts the team in a much better situation down the road for trades/signings. Hope ME and company looks into these types of moves this offseason+

Woo would be a good addition!

https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/news/baltimore-orioles-linked-seattle-mariners-logan-gilbert-trade-possibility-matt9 SI loves to speculate on the Orioles this offseason. Gilbert would cost a lot! I could see Mountcastle, Westburg/Ortiz being the headliners to get Gilbert

Basallo is off the list, unless there is 4+ years of a TOR SP coming back. I would hold onto Basallo in most cases.

It is embarrassing. Was at the Sunday playoff game against the Rangers and none of the tv displays were working on the upper deck. A little bit of investment goes a long way for next season and beyond.