Dan Connolly Archives - Page 15 of 78

December 1, 2017 at 2:37 pm

Reports: Castillo signs deal with White Sox

Catcher Welington Castillo made a decision earlier this offseason that his solid overall season in 2017 would make him worth more on the open market than the $7 million player option he held with the Orioles for 2018. So, he rolled the dice, declined the option and became a free agent. And,...

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Answering your Orioles’ questions about the rotation, rebuilding, international philosophy, minor leaguers, Tom Petty and spare ribs

It’s that time again on the site – the time when I’m sick of asking questions and not getting sufficient answers, so I’m making you do my job. Technically, it’s Twitter users that are asking the questions this weekend. And I’m answering them, so I am kinda working. I’m not Orioles’ executive...

November 29, 2017 at 7:00 am

Taking a look at some Orioles’ minor-league signings: Rosa, Tejada, Sardinas, Ryan Ripken

The Orioles announced 14 minor-league signings Tuesday, including several players that are returning to the organization in 2018. Here is the full list: catchers Armando Araiza and Yojhan Quevedo; pitchers Ralston Cash, Josh Edgin, Jeff Ferrell, Jhan Mariñez, Ryan O’Rourke, and Joely Rodriguez; infielders Angelo Mora, Ryan Ripken, Garabez Rosa, Erick Salcedo,...

November 28, 2017 at 7:00 am

Having room on the 40-man roster is great, but some of the reasons why are concerning

When the Orioles acquired outfielder Jaycob Brugman for future considerations last week from the Oakland Athletics and put him on the 40-man roster, the pertinent question wasn’t ‘Who?’ And it wasn’t, “Why?” No, the most pertinent question was, “Who’s next?” Because there are going to be several more Brugman types joining the...

November 22, 2017 at 4:36 pm

O’s acquire outfielder Jaycob Brugman from Oakland and place him on 40-man roster

The Orioles added a left-handed-hitting outfielder to the big-league mix Wednesday, acquiring 25-year-old Jaycob Brugman from the Oakland A’s for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Brugman, a former 17th-round pick by the A’s out of Brigham Young University in 2013, made his big league debut in June and...

November 21, 2017 at 7:00 am

Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Hunter Harvey hope; Rule 5 decisions; ex-O’s on Hall ballot

The Orioles played it conservatively Monday night, placing oft-injured pitching prospect Hunter Harvey on the 40-man roster to make sure he is not eligible to be selected by another team in the Rule 5 draft. It’s the right move, especially given the Orioles’ dearth of pitching talent in the upper-end of the...

November 16, 2017 at 7:00 am

Explaining my 2017 American League Cy Young ballot (with gratuitous Billy Rowell mention)

Now that the announcements are official I can explain why I voted the way I did for the 2017 American League Cy Young Award. Before you ask sarcastically, no I didn’t include any Orioles, who had the worst rotation ERA in franchise history this year. And, therefore, no, I didn’t include Ubaldo...

November 14, 2017 at 7:00 am

Trey Mancini excelled in 2017 — can he avoid a sophomore slump next season?

Not only did Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini have a great rookie season in 2017 — .293/.338/.488 with 24 homers and 78 RBIs — but he did it under pretty difficult circumstances. Mancini was not supposed to make the 2017 Orioles out of spring training, especially once the club re-signed Mark Trumbo...

November 13, 2017 at 6:39 pm

Judge beats out Benintendi and Mancini — who finishes third — for AL Rookie of the Year

No surprise. All rose for the Judge New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was the unanimous selection Monday for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, being named first by all 30 Baseball Writers Association of America voters. Judge hit 52 homers for the Yankees, setting a record for most longballs...