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Should Orioles change stance on Davis after Gordon deal?

Jan 6, 2016

American League, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Source: AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Free-agent outfielder Alex Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal, pending physical, to stay with the Kansas City Royals, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network...

Are the Orioles holding up the free-agent market?

Joshua Sadlock

Jan 5, 2016

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The Baltimore Orioles, yes that team of plucky Buckle Up Birds, with the value-oriented approach to roster construction, may be the one team holding up the entire free-agent market. After Jason Heyward signed, ...

Deriving Benefit from a One Year Contract

Charles Gattin

Jan 1, 2016

Contract, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The list of higher profile free agents has not dwindled as expected as we exit 2015 and start the new year. Several big name players are still available, many that most pundits thought would have signed by now....

Predictions for the Top 15 Remaining Free Agents

Diego White

Dec 22, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The MLB offseason has been an eventful one so far, with the likes of David Price and Zack Greinke landing contracts worth more than $200M, Jason Heyward switching from Cardinal red to Cubbie blue, and the G...

Todd Frazier cannot be the Last Addition for the White Sox

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 20, 2015

American League, American League Central, Chicago White Sox, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Todd Frazier is a great player, and he is now a member of the Chicago White Sox. Last year, the White Sox were the most pathetic offensive team in the American League. The South Siders finished dead last in the...

Understanding the Orioles’ Unwillingness to Spend Big

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 18, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

According to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, the $150 million offer to Chris Davis is the only big offer the Baltimore Orioles ownership group and front office are willing to make this offseason. That means ...

The Orioles are Having a Great Offseason

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 17, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The goal for any Major League Baseball team in a given offseason is to find a way to make the team better. That is exactly what the Baltimore Orioles have done so far as the front office prepares the final 25-m...

Should the Orioles give Chris Davis an opt-out?

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 17, 2015

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Contract, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The big seven-year offer from the Baltimore Orioles to free-agent slugger Chris Davis is off the table. While the front office has made it clear the team will explore other options besides Davis this offseason,...

The Mets Need To Spend The Money For Cespedes

Jesse Nadelman

Dec 16, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Let's start off by saying that 2015 was a remarkable year for the Mets. After a 15-year absence, the Amazin's were back in the fall classic. Not only that, but the future looks bright for the Mets. As we saw la...

What’s left for the Angels in free agency?

Zain Pyarali

Dec 16, 2015

American League West, Los Angeles Angels, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

When Jerry Dipoto marched into Southern California to be the new general manager of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2011, he landed the top hitter and one of the top pitchers on the free-agent market. Dipo...

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