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Elias spoke for an entire inning about everything going on in the organization.  Couple big take aways I had, feel free to add on.

- really impressed with what Jackson Holiday is doing, performing above expectations 

- Westburg sounds like the next man up, mentioned ability to play 3 spots on the infield and corner outfield (see ya Vavra)

- DL Hall pitching much better this year, going to dial back innings while they focus on building strength in the weight room to ramp up velo

- called out the good start from Basallo and Willems(sp) catchers in A ball

- said Mateo is best defensive SS in the system but Ortiz not far behind him 

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Elias was asked about the draft and essentially said he’s not as involved in directly scouting the guys we might pick in the first round and is leaving it to the scouts, “who have been killing it.”

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The options for this team really are incredible and they are about to have the #1 prospect for 3 years in a row. If only they could find some starting pitching…

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I believe he used the term "knocking on the door", but I'm old and might have napped since he said something, in which case, I made it up or dreamt it.

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3 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I thought the Westburg comments suggested he’s got a good shot to be called up soon.  Elias didn’t say that at all, but the tone made me think that. 

Yea, I don’t remember exactly what was said but I immediately thought to myself that is who he is bringing up next. 

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1 hour ago, RVAOsFan said:

Yea, I don’t remember exactly what was said but I immediately thought to myself that is who he is bringing up next. 

I believe he used the term "knocking on the door", but I'm old and might have napped since he said something, in which case, I made it up or dreamt it.

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7 minutes ago, Yossarian said:

I noticed when talking shortstops in the system, Elias mentioned Mateo, Ortiz, and Westburg but did not mention Henderson.  Is Gunnar out of the mix at SS?

There’s no need for him to be in that mix when you have that type of depth. And those names don’t include the most talented of all the org SS prospects in Holliday. Gunnar is better served to focus on one position - 3B.

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Elias was on the radio too when I was driving home and I got the impression the team is going to be active in the trade market. Elias was talking about the trade market heating up after Memorial Day and what teams will be buyers/sellers.

I think the Orioles are going to be buyers. Elias has an excess of talent in the farm system right now.

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20 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

The options for this team really are incredible and they are about to have the #1 prospect for 3 years in a row.

If only they could find some starting pitching…

It's hard to remember the last time I was this excited about the organization as a whole.

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12 minutes ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Elias was on the radio too when I was driving home and I got the impression the team is going to be active in the trade market. Elias was talking about the trade market heating up after Memorial Day and what teams will be buyers/sellers.

I think the Orioles are going to be buyers. Elias has an excess of talent in the farm system right now.

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