Dan Connolly
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January 27, 2017 at 7:00 am
If the ‘lost’ Wieters’ market is down, it’s time to bring him home again
When talking to Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette earlier this week, he said something that really struck me. It wasn’t the sentiment conveyed, but the wording he used that that made me pause. Here was the exact quote: “We lost Matt Wieters, who had been a big part of our operation...
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January 25, 2017 at 7:00 am
Duquette talks outfield upgrades, starting pitching needs and Trumbo
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette spoke at the York Revolution’s Hot Stove Luncheon on Tuesday in York, Pa., and it always surprises/impresses me how Duquette can work a room given that he doesn’t seem particularly comfortable in spotlight roles. The key for Duquette is that his lengthy experience in the game...
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January 24, 2017 at 7:00 am
Big doings around here: New radio show; Orioles FanFest booth; new hires & content; Hot Stove Talk info
There’s been a whole lot going on with BaltimoreBaseball.com recently that we want you — our readers, listeners and viewers — to know about. I guess the biggest is that we’ve surpassed the 10-million mark in page views and we haven’t quite hit 10 months in existence yet. I think if you would...
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January 20, 2017 at 11:28 am
It’s official: Trumbo’s an Oriole
Mark Trumbo has passed his physical and the Orioles again have one of the most powerful lineups in the American League. The 31-year-old Trumbo, who led the majors with 47 homers last season, returns on a three-year deal worth $37.5 million. He’ll join a nucleus that made the playoffs last season, and...
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January 19, 2017 at 9:45 pm
How does the Orioles’ signing of Trumbo affect Mancini’s future?
The news that the Orioles have re-signed right-handed slugger Mark Trumbo to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, pending physical, has created an interesting roster dilemma. What does the club do with right-handed hitting Trey Mancini, a first baseman by trade who is not as good defensively there as incumbent Chris Davis? The...
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at 6:01 pm
Pending physical, Trumbo to sign three-year deal with Orioles
The Orioles and slugger Mark Trumbo have agreed to a three-year deal, pending the passing of a physical, according to multiple sources. Specific financial details have not been announced, but according to FanRag Sports, the deal is worth $37.5 million, or roughly $12.5 million annually. Trumbo made $9.15 million in 2016. Trumbo, 31,...
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at 7:00 am
My Hall of Fame ballot: My luck, my shame, my thoughts, my WIDVORT
I’ve got to admit I’ve been pretty fortunate these past few months. Twice, I have placed myself in the crosshairs of the intense, unflappable and infallible Sabermetric community with my votes, and twice I have dodged the stat-laced bullets. Let me simply say this to my fellow writers: Thank you for not...
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January 18, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Bagwell, Raines, Pudge make Hall; Mussina’s support trending upward
The 2017 Hall of Fame class will include a guy who played four games with the Orioles, and still managed to make some team and baseball history. Now, outfielder Tim Raines forever will remain part of the sport’s fabric as an enshrined member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum,...
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January 17, 2017 at 7:00 am
The Bautista and Saunders news — and what it means for the Orioles’ RF pursuit
Two reports on Monday caught my attention – at least with how they might affect the Orioles. The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders and the Toronto Blue Jays were closing in on re-signing free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista. Both played for the rival Blue Jays last year. Both names were connected...
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January 14, 2017 at 7:00 am
Will the Orioles ‘file and trial’ this year?
This is an intriguing concept to me. The Orioles have always been great in arbitration hearings since attorney Peter Angelos became majority owner of the team in 1993 – losing just once in 11 attempts (way back in 1995). But the Orioles have never really flaunted that legal muscle. They’ve actually been...
