masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSince it’s the offseason, it is time for the first edition of 10 questions for O’s fans.

You can expect about one of these blogs a month until opening day as we survey Birdland on a variety of Orioles topics.

If you are somewhat new here, I throw out a bunch of questions and get your answers. Answer one question, two, three or all 10. Provide a one- or two-word answer or one that is longer. It is completely your choice.

Please put the question number before your answer as it is easier to…Since it’s the offseason, it is time for the first edition of 10 questions for O’s fans.

You can expect about one of these blogs a month until opening day as we survey Birdland on a variety of Orioles topics.

If you are somewhat new here, I throw out a bunch of questions and get your answers. Answer one question, two, three or all 10. Provide a one- or two-word answer or one that is longer. It is completely your choice.

Please put the question number before your answer as it is easier to keep it all straight that way. No need to repeat the question in your responses.

Now, 10 questions for O’s fans:

1) If the Orioles do not pick up Nick Markakis’ option, as expected, will the Orioles re-sign the right fielder and what will the terms be if they do?

2) After O’s attendance was 2.1 million in 2012, 2.36 million in 2013 and 2.46 million last season, what will it be in 2015?

3) What is Buck Showalter’s greatest strength as a manager?

4) What will the O’s 2015 rotation look like?

5) Who will lead the O’s in wins next season?

6) What is your level of concern about Manny Machado making a full recovery after a second knee operation? Rate on a scale of 1-10 where one is almost no concern and 10 is the greatest amount of concern.

7) Who is the Orioles’ best position prospect in the minor leagues?

8) How many games will the 2015 Orioles win?

9) Who will lead the O’s in homers next year?

10) Who is your favorite current Oriole and why?