Will the Orioles be dealing with "Confederate money" this off-season?

[Dark Helmet]

I'm not saying it will have an effect. But, will the riots that occurred this past season play a role in a players decision? So many players mention playing in a city they feel comfortable in with their families. Will that be something agents use to try and pry more money out of the Orioles?

[Can_of_corn]

I'm not saying it will have an effect. But, will the riots that occurred this past season play a role in a players decision? So many players mention playing in a city they feel comfortable in with their families. Will that be something agents use to try and pry more money out of the Orioles?

How many folks outside of Maryland even remember the riots?

I think you are overestimating the general population.

[Dark Helmet]

How many folks outside of Maryland even remember the riots?

I think you are overestimating the general population.

It was national news for a week. And agents will use every nugget to squeeze out more money. My in laws live in upstate NY near Canada and still worry about us going to the inner harbor.

[25 Nuggets]

I guess we will see in the offseason, I think if at least Davis resigns, then more FAs will come knocking

Remember when several members of the Orioles team showed up at the Nelson Cruz press conference with a somewhat stunned look on their faces?

Yes, it's important to show players on the team a commitment. The Davis signing is becoming a huge key to this off season. If not him, it's gotta be a Cespedes or somebody; a trade, something. Could be a stud pitcher. Whatever it is, can be used as a springboard to fill in the rest of the holes on the team.

[25 Nuggets]

It was national news for a week. And agents will use every nugget to squeeze out more money. My in laws live in upstate NY near Canada and still worry about us going to the inner harbor.

Never underestimate the American fear factor.

[O's84]

Nope. Most. Money. Most.

:agree:

This is usually how it works.

[Can_of_corn]

Never underestimate the American fear factor.

Never underestimate the American ability to be distracted by something shiny.

[25 Nuggets]

Never underestimate the American ability to be distracted by something shiny.

True. Gotta weigh the possibilities.

Well, you're in Florida and I'm in North Carlina. I haven't heard much about Baltimore lately but I do still get the occasional comment. You?

[Can_of_corn]

True. Gotta weigh the possibilities.

Well, you're in Florida and I'm in North Carlina. I haven't heard much about Baltimore lately but I do still get the occasional comment. You?

Not a peep, and I wear an O's hat and have a flag crab decal on the truck.

[Going Underground]

How many folks outside of Maryland even remember the riots?

I think you are overestimating the general population.

We shall see what happens over the next two months or so.Not over by a long shot.

[24fps]

If we offer him a team that he can play on that might win the WS, he'll resign. Idk if Boras will let him, though.

Yes. God help him if he made Scott mad, he might not be allowed to ever play baseball again.

[birdcrazy]

Duqutte has actually stated that a lot of the guys "like it here". I take that to mean he expects them to do a hometown discount? I think Hardy did. To me that is a bad attitude to have in free agency.

[sportsfan8703]

My guess is the "guys" that like it here our MW, O'day and Pearce. To me worst case scenario would be losing Davis and Chen and panicking and paying MW and O'day. O'day is going to be worth his contract, don't get me wrong. But for a team on a budget can we really afford to have O'day salary as a set up man.

My opinion is that if we bring back just Davis it will be the right call.

[mdbdotcom]

I expect a lot of turnover, and not just the free agents. When you have a strong core like the O's, and it performs well, and you still don't win, you have to replace the people who are supposed to be supporting the core. Those are the ones who failed to live up to expectations. So, I expect most of the veterans like Pearce, Flaherty, Reimold, Parra, Wieters, O'Day, Gonzalez, Jimenez, and maybe even Tillman will be candidates for being replaced. Not saying they will all be gone, but many will. I don't know how he will do it, but Duquette has proved over the years that he is very resourceful. We might see some surprising moves.

[DrungoHazewood]

It was national news for a week. And agents will use every nugget to squeeze out more money. My in laws live in upstate NY near Canada and still worry about us going to the inner harbor.

I think that says more about your inlaws than it does about Baltimore.