Does Buck Showalter belong in the Orioles’ Hall of Fame?

[DrungoHazewood]

2 hours ago, Frobby said:

Markakis and Jones?

I guess, sure. 

[drdelaware]

On 8/7/2023 at 11:24 AM, Pickles said:

Let's be honest: It's not a real high bar.

Buck was probably the second most important manager the franchise has had.  That's deserving of an honor like this.

I have Paul Richards and Hank Bauer ahead of Buck.

[btdart20]

8 hours ago, DrungoHazewood said:

As always with Angelos it's what did they spend it on? The peak payroll years around 2017 saw the bulk of that go to players in steep decline, and they still have never signed a young star to a substantial extension. 

Look at the 2000s teams, always at least mid-pack in payroll, always because they'd sign 3, 4, 5 Grade C free agents each offseason. Don't tell me Angelos won't open the pocket book, we just got Kevin Millar!

Agreed.  I don’t see that as a case for or against Buck in the O’s HOF though.