Rich Dubroff
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November 10, 2020 at 7:00 am
Expectations will be higher for Orioles in 2021
In last week’s video conference call, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias raised expectations for the team when he said he felt there were “not a lot of holes right now.” Next year will be the third in Elias’ tenure and, although the team was not in the 2020 playoff hunt,...
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3.0K15November 9, 2020 at 7:00 amLike Brooks and Cal, Alex Trebek is a legend
I’m often asked what I do during baseball’s offseason. One of the things I do is watch “Jeopardy!” I also watch it...
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November 5, 2020 at 7:00 am
Ballpark tour starts with a home game — Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole fans weren’t able to see their team play in Baltimore—or anywhere else in 2020. That should change in 2021 and fans, even in limited numbers, hope to see the Orioles play at home. Over the offseason, I’ll offer tips on how to see the Orioles at visitors’ parks in which they’re...
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November 4, 2020 at 7:00 am
Elias believes there are fewer holes to fill for Orioles
In Mike Elias’ first two seasons as Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager, he was cautious about describing his team and his expectations. It was about building an “elite talent base.” As his third offseason begins, Elias sounds more optimistic. The Orioles were 25-35 in the 2020 season, which extrapolates to 94 or...
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3.6K5November 3, 2020 at 4:59 pmReport: MLB owners approve John Angelos to run Orioles
Major League Baseball owners have approved John Angelos as “control person” in charge of the Orioles, according to a report in The...
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Elias discusses strengthening the infield, 40-man roster and free-agent market
Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that it was an easy choice to pick up the $3.5 million option for 2021 on shortstop José Iglesias. “It was not a difficult decision,” Elias said in a video conference call on Monday. “José was tremendous for us in a very limited period...
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November 2, 2020 at 4:14 pm
Orioles name Holt pitching coach, add Mancini to 40-man roster; Minor league free agents
Chris Holt was named the Orioles’ pitching coach on Monday. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias made the announcement during a video conference call. Holt, whose title will be pitching coach/director of pitching, replaces Doug Brocail, who was the Orioles’ pitching coach for 2019 and 2020. Elias said that Darren Holmes, who...
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4.1K10at 11:28 amElias tells season ticket-holders that Orioles ownership is committed to keeping the team
In an email to Orioles’ season ticket-holders, Executive Vice President/General Manager Mike Elias writes that the team’s ownership is committed to keeping...
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Answers to your Orioles questions
The end of the World Series marks the beginning of the offseason and our monthly mailbag. Questions are edited for style and brevity. Question: Can you explain how the arbitration process works? If the O’s non-tendered any one of their arbitration-eligible players, can they re-sign that player, since he is a free...
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November 1, 2020 at 11:22 am
Orioles exercise $3.5 million option on Jose Iglesias for 2021 season
The Orioles exercised their $3.5 million option on the 2021 contract of shortstop José Iglesias, the team announced on Sunday. Iglesias was signed on January 7th to a $2.5 million contract with a $3.5 million option or a $500,00 buyout. The team, which had until 5 p.m. Sunday to pick up the...