masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgIt has been a once-a-month feature since the 2016 ended and we better do it soon if we want a February edition. So here is the latest “10 Questions for O’s Fans.”
The last time we did this, we asked what question should we ask next time, and here are some of your answers. Even those that said I should do my own work are allowed to answer today.
1. Who will have the biggest bounceback season for the O’s, Chris Davis, Darren O’Day, J.J. Hardy or Adam Jones?
2. What will Kevin Gausman’s…

It has been a once-a-month feature since the 2016 ended and we better do it soon if we want a February edition. So here is the latest “10 Questions for O’s Fans.”

The last time we did this, we asked what question should we ask next time, and here are some of your answers. Even those that said I should do my own work are allowed to answer today.

1. Who will have the biggest bounceback season for the O’s, Chris Davis, Darren O’Day, J.J. Hardy or Adam Jones?

Kevin-Gausman-gray-sidebar.jpg2. What will Kevin Gausman’s stats look like at the end of the year in wins, ERA, WHIP, innings pitched, strikeouts?

3. Which pitcher in the O’s organization will come into his own this season and help the team?

4. Since 2012, what Orioles move has had the biggest impact on the franchise?

5. Are the O’s sellers or buyers at the trade deadline?

6. How many games will the Orioles win this year?

7. What can the Orioles do to avoid more years in the wilderness after the contracts of so many key players run out over the next few years?

8. What’s your favorite food at Camden Yards?

9. If the O’s tank by July, which players will the organization be willing to move?

10. Will Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette stay beyond 2018?

Another chemistry lesson: Some that love advanced stats and statistical evaluations may have a hard time wrapping their head around another of these stories, but here is another one about the importance of team chemistry.

Ken Davidoff of the New York Post writes: “Actually, in accordance with the dramatic evolution of statistical analysis, mastery of a player’s intangible and unquantifiable qualities may be more important than ever.”

The article points out that even the younger, more sabermetrically inclined general managers see the importance of chemistry and filling their clubhouse with quality people as much as possible. Team execs are even checking players’ social media posts as part of their evaluations.