Re-sign Chris Tillman

Admittedly, this one is more about the devil-you-know than any expert analysis. Tillman was awful in an injury-shortened season last year and it’s possible that the shoulder injury that affected him in 2017 will continue to derail the 29-year-old’s future. But I’ve been around Tillman long enough to know it’s not wise to bet against him. He’s exceptionally driven and he has a whole lot to prove in 2018. Honestly, if he weren’t an Oriole last year, he’d probably be the club’s top target this winter: A proven winner after a down season who has had success in the AL East and can be signed to a one-year deal. The problem is other clubs see that as well. I feel like the longer the Orioles wait, the more likely Tillman is to sign elsewhere. Get a one-year deal done now.

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