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Past searches for coaching replacements on the Orioles' major league staff involved the casting of a wide net.
Most recently, they found first base coach Anthony Sanders in the Rockies system, bullpen coach Darren Holmes after his stint in Colorado and major league coach Fredi González after his tenure in Miami.
Third base coach José Flores came from Philadelphia prior to the 2019 season. Tim Cossins, the major league field coordinator and catching instructor, worked for the Cubs....
Two more members of the Nationals' 2020 bullpen are now free agents after right-hander Javy Guerra and lefty Sam Freeman cleared outright waivers, the club announced today.
Guerra and Freeman, who both ended the season on the injured list, are the latest Nats players to formally come off the 40-man roster, which now stands at 36. Right-handers Aaron Barrett, Paolo Espino and Austen Williams, plus lefty Roenis ElÃas and infielder Adrián Sanchez cleared outright waivers last week; Barrett,...
"Bring it on!"
That's how left-handed pitcher Evan Lee greeted me as we started to talk about his baseball summer during Nationals fall instructional league workouts and games in West Palm Beach, Fla., this month. You can tell by that reaction that Lee brings that same attitude to the mound when handed the ball for the Nats.
Lee, 23, is currently pitching for the Nats in their scrimmages against the Marlins, continuing preparations for a hopefully uninterrupted 2021 season. The southpaw, who...
Our offseason player review series continues today with Max Scherzer, who wasn't his elite self but still managed to be effective.
PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER
Age on opening day 2021: 36
How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015
MLB service time: 12 years, 79 days
2020 salary: $35 million (deferred), $15 million signing bonus
Contract status: Signed for $35 million in 2021 (deferred), $15 million signing bonus, free agent in 2022
2020 stats: 5-4, 3.74 ERA, 12 GS, 1 CG, 67 1/3 IP, 70 H,...
The catcher position is historically one that does not produce much offense. Of course, there are always exceptions, but generally speaking, teams are happy if they get modest offense from their catchers.
For a good portion of the shortened 2020 season, the Orioles had to be delighted with the offense coming from their catchers. They used three players at the position with Pedro Severino making 32 starts, Chance Sisco 22 and Bryan Holaday six.
In late August, the O's catching trio was...
Part of a team's offseason agenda is attempting to retain its own free agents. Hold onto the players who are deemed irreplaceable and affordable.
The Orioles won't be bogged down by this type of business.
The current list of Orioles free agents is a brief read. Left-hander Wade LeBlanc and third catcher Bryan Holaday are the only ones assured of hitting the market.
The $3.5 million option on shortstop José Iglesias' contract is going to be picked up unless there's a monumental,...
Our offseason player review series continues today with Eric Thames, who was among the most disappointing players on the roster this season.
PLAYER REVIEW: ERIC THAMES
Age on opening day 2021: 34
How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2020
MLB service time: 5 years, 63 days
2020 salary: $3 million (prorated $1,111,111)
Contract status: Has $4 million mutual option (or $1 million buyout) for 2021
2020 stats: 41 G, 140 PA, 123 AB, 10 R, 25 H, 5 2B, 0 3B, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 1 SB, 0 CS, 14 BB, 42...
So, it's been two weeks since the last Orioles game and we are definitely moving into full offseason mode around here. The American League Championship Series begins today with the Houston Astros facing the Tampa Bay Rays.
While we move along this offseason and go through the holidays and wait to find out if there will be a Winter Meetings this year, we take time today for the latest edition of "10 questions for O's fans."
Answer one question, a couple or all 10. Give short answers or long...
The Nationals' first offseason task appears to be a significant makeover of manager Davey Martinez's coaching staff.
One week after cutting ties with pitching coach Paul Menhart, the club has now also informed third base coach Chip Hale and hitting coach Kevin Long they will not be returning in 2021, a source familiar with the decisions confirmed.
There could be more moves coming, as well. Assistant hitting coach Pat Roessler, brought in last winter, has been Long's right-hand man with three...
Schools are open with remote classrooms, which should make it easier for you to take today's quiz.
Except it's much harder to cheat off the person next to you. I can't fix that part.
Also, I waited again until the weekend to pass out a quiz because I'm a real jerk.
Please share your answers with the moderator.
The opening day starter will be: A. Alex Cobb B. John Means C. A pitcher who signs over the winter D. None of the above
The 2021 Most Valuable Oriole will be: A. Ryan Mountcastle B....