The GM meetings are occurring and the offseason has officially begun, and the Orioles will be looking for some new stopgaps at certain positions.  Knowing Andy MacPhail, he will be looking away from expensive players and instead trying to find bargains while still being able to get a 25-man roster filled.

The Orioles have absolutely no chance at some of the big time free agents.  As much as we would love to have John Lackey and/or Matt Holliday on the … Read More »

From Guthrie, Eaton, Koji, Hendrickson and Simon to Guthire, Hernandez, Bergesen, Tillman and Matusz in 4 months.  Other than Tillman the other 4 rookie pitchers are home-grown.  I strongly believe that the “Kiddie Korps”, barring injury, will be very effective for several years.  Plus, home-grown Jake Arrieta is still to come and many scouts see him as the best of the lot.  With home-grown Matt Wieters behind the plate and home-grown Nolan Reimold patrolling left field, it’s been a bumper crop for the O’s … Read More »

From the mid 80’s until the day Andy MacPhail was hired the Baltimore Orioles were one of the most dysfunctional franchises in sports.  But for the first time in many years Orioles fans have something to look forward to.  The farm system which has been ignored ever since Jerry Hoffberger sold the team in 1979 is now producing a good number of quality prospects, particularly on the mound.  This year still figures to be disappointing in the win-loss column but … Read More »