A couple of milestones (or at least stepping stones) in the rebuild

[waroriole]

1 hour ago, spiritof66 said:

If I were Elias, I'd be thinking seriously about drafting a college SP in one of the first couple rounds, or drafting Jones and trading him for an SP or two. Then I'd probably get a burner phone, call John and Lou Angelos, and ask each of them whether his refrigerator is running. 

Nah just make that upgrade in free agency. There’s plenty of money to do it. The draft should be about picking the best player for your long term stability. 
 

Also, like Frobby said, can’t trade the pick anyway. 

[sportsfan8703]

It’s time for Elias to flip the switch. Call up Hall, Gunnar, and Westburg. The only downside is losing the 2029 year of control of Gunnar. I think it’s worth it at this point. 

[spiritof66]

5 hours ago, Frobby said:

A team can’t trade the players it just drafted until after the end of the season.  It used to be after the one-year anniversary of the draft.  

Thanks. I thought it was a year.

[Moose Milligan]

Where's SG to remind everyone that it shouldn't take this long to do a rebuild?  That Elias has sold the fanbase a pack of lies and that anyone who thinks that it's acceptable for the rebuild to take this long is stupid?

I will agree with @Tony-OH, the starting pitching prospects leave a lot to be desired.  But overall, I'm happy with this team so far this year.  There's a lot of baseball to be played and they could crater but if they reach 71 wins which they're on pace to do, that would be good.

[survivedc]

1 hour ago, Moose Milligan said:

Where's SG to remind everyone that it shouldn't take this long to do a rebuild?  That Elias has sold the fanbase a pack of lies and that anyone who thinks that it's acceptable for the rebuild to take this long is stupid?

I will agree with @Tony-OH, the starting pitching prospects leave a lot to be desired.  But overall, I'm happy with this team so far this year.  There's a lot of baseball to be played and they could crater but if they reach 71 wins which they're on pace to do, that would be good.

We’ve been so abused over the last 4 seasons I’m thrilled with this team. Am excited for each days game, for the most part.

[Mooreisbetter27]

Thought this kinda related to this topic in a positive way… we have had the strongest strength of schedule in the majors and have still won 30.

 

[OriolesMagic83]

Amazing to be 4-5 against the Rays this year after they absolutely owned the O's to the tune of 18-1 last year.  How is that even possible for a major league team to only win 1 of 19 games vs another team.  The other team has ups and downs too.

[SteveA]

We have won a series vs the Yankees, two series vs Boston, two series vs Tampa, and have split our only series vs Toronto on the road.   We are no longer a ppushover for the other AL East teams.

We are also 7-3 in "rubber matches" to decide series.

We are also 21-17 in the game immediately following a loss.

[Fuzzball22]

22-22 since May 3rd. Not to shabby.

[Three Run Homer]

Aside from 2020, this is the first time in the Elias era when I'm looking forward to watching O's games.    Adley's at bats are must see TV.   Still, this feels like a season of improvement to build on, not a season to be buyers at the trade deadline.   

[sportsfan8703]

On 6/18/2022 at 5:57 PM, Moose Milligan said:

Where's SG to remind everyone that it shouldn't take this long to do a rebuild?  That Elias has sold the fanbase a pack of lies and that anyone who thinks that it's acceptable for the rebuild to take this long is stupid?

I will agree with @Tony-OH, the starting pitching prospects leave a lot to be desired.  But overall, I'm happy with this team so far this year.  There's a lot of baseball to be played and they could crater but if they reach 71 wins which they're on pace to do, that would be good.

The lineup and bullpen look to be figured out. The last milestone is the rotation. Time for Elias to “buy” that. 

[Moose Milligan]

Just now, sportsfan8703 said:

The lineup and bullpen look to be figured out. The last milestone is the rotation. Time for Elias to “buy” that. 

Gonna be expensive.  We'll see if whatever Angelos is in charge will open up their wallet.  

[glenn__davis]

7 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

The lineup and bullpen look to be figured out. The last milestone is the rotation. Time for Elias to “buy” that. 

The bullpen is figured out for this year. No way can we expect a repeat performance next year.  As much as things have looked better lately unfortunately we're wasting a great year from the pen. 

[Can_of_corn]

7 minutes ago, Moose Milligan said:

Gonna be expensive.  We'll see if whatever Angelos is in charge will open up their wallet.  

Going to be expensive in terms of prospects as well.

We'll see if Elias is willing to part with guys.

[seak05]

Bullpen pieces are generally valuable at the trade deadline. I suspect Lopez, Bautista, and Perez will have suitors.