All posts tagged "next"

• Dan Connolly

  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...

• Dan Connolly

  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...

• Dan Connolly

  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...

• Connolly's Tap Room

  Tap-In Question: Which internal option — besides Gausman and Bundy — do you trust most for the 2018 Orioles’ rotation?

  Thanks for patronizing the Tap Room today, and thanks for not complaining about the lack of holiday decorations in this joint. It’s...

• Minors

  What are the internal options for the 2018 rotation? Here’s a list (and it’s not pretty)

  The Orioles need to overhaul their starting rotation in 2018. That’s not a radical statement. I’m not breaking any news. Everyone knows...

• Dan Connolly

  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...

• Dan Connolly

  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...

• Connolly's Tap Room

  Tap-In Question: Is Chance Sisco a slam-dunk for your 2018 Opening Day roster?

  While we wade through the “Orioles have interest in fill-in-name starting pitcher” reports, all of which seem both obvious and premature to...

• Connolly's Tap Room

  Tap-In Question: Should a team’s record have any impact on MLB’s MVP races?

  One of the things I like about this joint is that we have plenty of old-school thinkers and a bunch of new-aged...

• Dan Connolly

  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...