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[NewMarketSean]

I don't expect much player-wise. Manager is probably the most important decision of the offseason anyway. Regardless of what we do player-wise, we're going to need the players already here to improve next year, and improve drastically, or we're looking at another 75-win season.

[BaltBird 24]

There's enough talent in house right now to compete next year. They'll add to that.

BUILD A COMPETENT COACHING STAFF!!!!

[NewMarketSean]

Could give a F what Silver Fox says. Go out and do something.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I don't expect much player-wise. Manager is probably the most important decision of the offseason anyway. Regardless of what we do player-wise, we're going to need the players already here to improve next year, and improve drastically, or we're looking at another 75-win season.

Manager and coaching staff as a whole is the most important decision.  

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I like that they hold a presser day after the season ends. Feel like that was never a thing through most of the Angelos era.

[weird-O]

Pete Alonso opted out of his contract. He seems exactly like the kind of bat and player the O's really need. But as a 1B/DH type, he just doesn't fit the O's needs on the other side of the game, without trading away enough guys to make it work.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Listening to the presser now. GM search isnt a priority. Could be filled this offseason or not at all. Manager process is the priority and underway now

[makoman]

Listening to the presser now. GM search isnt a priority. Could be filled this offseason or not at all. Manager process is the priority and underway now

Tells us how important they consider the GM, which we probably already would have guessed.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I like the way Mike is framing the GM position. Look, we all know its his show to run. He is saying he wants looking to add someone he thinks is talented in the baseball world for that position. They could easily make a promotion from within and give someone that job title. I think thats what a lot of fans thought it would be when they heard he had a new title. He seems to be saying he wants to bring someone in from outside the org if he is going to fill that role

[McNulty]

This thread belongs in the ravens section, too

[jamesdean]

Pete Alonso opted out of his contract. He seems exactly like the kind of bat and player the O's really need. But as a 1B/DH type, he just doesn't fit the O's needs on the other side of the game, without trading away enough guys to make it work.

He won't be offered what he wants here in Baltimore.  End of conversation. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Sure sounds like he doesnt plan on trading Adley. Said he is their #1 C. Im sure things could change if they get an offer they love but it seems like Adley will still be here.

[JoyinMudville]

Pete Alonso opted out of his contract. He seems exactly like the kind of bat and player the O's really need. But as a 1B/DH type, he just doesn't fit the O's needs on the other side of the game, without trading away enough guys to make it work.

 

If you get Alonso, you trade Mountcastle and/or Mayo

 

That's a no brainer

[weird-O]

He won't be offered what he wants here in Baltimore.  End of conversation. 

I know, but if we limit the conversations to just the moves that are likely, that wouldn't be very fun. It may all just be fantasy league type talk, but it's more enjoyable than discussing the Charlie Mortons of free agency.

[weird-O]

Well, at least we can say Elias comes correct. It sounds like he's not pretending that the GM job will have autonomy. If I was a prominent GM candidate, I wouldn't even interview for the job. No GM wants someone else to hire their manager. 

[makoman]

Well, at least we can say Elias comes correct. It sounds like he's not pretending that the GM job will have autonomy. If I was a prominent GM candidate, I wouldn't even interview for the job. No GM wants someone else to hire their manager. 

Or to pick their players. I guess it'll be like Friedman and Gomes in LA, however it is they get along, though Friedman seems to still be the guy.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Its def someone to work under Elias. I think Elias is looking for the right right hand man

[BaltBird 24]

The GM position was always just a title to work under Elias. Maybe Elias relinquishes control if/when they win it all and becomes more of a President like Theo Epstein did.

[85Knight]

Well, at least we can say Elias comes correct. It sounds like he's not pretending that the GM job will have autonomy. If I was a prominent GM candidate, I wouldn't even interview for the job. No GM wants someone else to hire their manager.

I heard that they've been turned down by several candidates already. People understand what they're coming here to do.

[BaltBird 24]

I heard that they've been turned down by several candidates already. People understand what they're coming here to do.

No serious GM candidates will want to take a glorified assistant GM job unless they get passed over the initial rush of hires. Not even sure how many teams have GM openings.