Dan Connolly
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February 15, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Thoughts on Orioles’ signing of Andrew Cashner
Here’s my take on the Orioles’ signing of 31-year-old right-hander Andrew Cashner to a two-year, $16 million deal that could, ultimately, grow to a three-year, $41 million deal if Cashner hits innings pitched/starts incentives and does not opt out of a third-year option. They obviously needed to do something This first point...
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Miley to Milwaukee on a minors deal should be the signal — the waiting is over and the Orioles must now be aggressive in filling rotation
Lefty Wade Miley has signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, and I know there is a collective sigh of relief from the Orioles fan base. Miley spent one and a half seasons with the Orioles and put up some frightful numbers: 10-20 record, 5.75 ERA in 43 starts. Last...
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February 13, 2018 at 7:00 am
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Some pitchers reporting; Spring Training Primer returns; new writing hire; radio show musings
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS HERE iTunes / Google Play Four of the best words in the English language will be used today throughout Florida and Arizona: Pitchers and catchers report. This year, a fifth probably needs to be added: “Some” pitchers and catchers report. The offseason is officially over – or maybe...
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February 12, 2018 at 7:00 am
Nothing is determined yet, but expect Mike Wright to start games for the Orioles in April
Orioles’ pitchers and catchers report Tuesday at the club’s spring training camp in Sarasota, Fla., and they’ll begin official workouts Wednesday. I’m going to make two predictions before a pitch is thrown this week: One: The Orioles’ No. 3 starter isn’t in the group we expect to report Tuesday. He hasn’t been...
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February 9, 2018 at 7:00 am
Major League Baseball is really, really difficult — the Ryan Flaherty story
This is a rather odd column topic, I’ll admit. It’s one that probably can be easily criticized. I’ll accept that, too. It’s something I’ve thought about for years and have discussed from time to time when people who aren’t associated with Major League Baseball ask what strikes me most about the sport....
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February 8, 2018 at 7:00 am
Looking into the current status of the Orioles’ 10 free agents from season’s end
If you’ve been paying attention this offseason, you know the drill about free agency. Few significant deals have been consummated. A ton of quality players are looking for jobs. The players are waiting. The players’ union is ticked. The agents are whispering – or shouting – collusion. And Major League Baseball contends...
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February 6, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Schoop agrees to $8.5 million deal for 2018; Gausman is only arb-eligible Oriole without an agreement; MLB, union verbally spar
The Orioles are down to one arbitration eligible player that has not agreed to terms. The team and second baseman Jonathan Schoop have avoided Thursdays hearing by agreeing to an $8.5 million deal for 2018. Schoop had filed at $9 million while the Orioles had countered at $7.5 million. Therefore, the 26-year-old...
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Myriad Orioles thoughts: O’s should ‘pull a Springer’ and sign Schoop now for two years; Sisco and Susac; radio musings
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS HERE iTunes / Google Play The Orioles don’t take their cues from the Houston Astros, we all know that. The 2017 World Champion Astros built their current roster, in part, by being terrible for a period of six years or so, including three straight seasons of 100 losses...
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3.6K16February 2, 2018 at 2:43 pmOrioles trade for former top prospect Susac, who will compete for backup catching job
The Orioles haven’t bought any major league free agents or filled their primary needs in the rotation or the left side of...
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January 30, 2018 at 7:00 am
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Schoop’s Fanfest skip will blow over; Machado’s position switch; tonight’s York talk; radio show begins
I think we all can agree that The Great Orioles Fanfest Snub of 2018 was an unnecessary and unfortunate situation for all involved. The Orioles, who haven’t done anything to improve a last-place team, didn’t need another reason for fans to be ticked off. Orioles’ fans, who feel like they are constantly...