Official Orioles Fan Thread - Page 277

BoSoxFan1999 · 11-19-2025, 08:33 AM

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That sounds like a horrible trade - what are the orioles thinking?

They are probably thinking Rodriguez will never be able to stay healthy. That's the only way they come out ahead on this trade.

finfangfan · 11-19-2025, 08:54 AM

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They are probably thinking Rodriguez will never be able to stay healthy. That's the only way they come out ahead on this trade.

I thought they would at least try to convert him to a closer… like what happened to Zach Britton when he was a prospect that was never consistent as an SP.

And who knows… maybe that’s what lead to a parting of ways? O’s proposed a move to bullpen and Grod wasn’t happy with the idea? I guess we will never know.

It’s a headscratcher trade unless something else was going on behind the scenes to lead to the pitching starved O’s to trade off their key pitching prospect of the last decade.

BoSoxFan1999 · 11-19-2025, 09:02 AM

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I thought they would at least try to convert him to a closer… like what happened to Zach Britton when he was a prospect that was never consistent as an SP.

And who knows… maybe that’s what lead to a parting of ways? O’s proposed a move to bullpen and Grod wasn’t happy with the idea? I guess we will never know.

It’s a headscratcher trade unless something else was going on behind the scenes to lead to the pitching starved O’s to trade off their key pitching prospect of the last decade.

That and/or the O's saw that his arm/shoulder looked like meatloaf. Still surprising they'd give up on him with 4 years of control left.

JRX · 11-19-2025, 09:07 AM

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That and/or the O's saw that his arm/shoulder looked like meatloaf. Still surprising they'd give up on him with 4 years of control left.

Does Bal know you need to field a pitcher? What do they need more OFs for?

finfangfan · 11-19-2025, 09:10 AM

I also feel like this will squeeze out playing time for Beavers. He is likely the odd man out if Cowser/O’Neill/Ward can stay healthy. Orioles also already have a logjam at DH if Basallo/Mayo/Adley split time there when not playing 1B or C. I assume they release Mountcastle but if they keep him that makes even more of a logjam at 1B/DH.

finfangfan · 11-20-2025, 10:11 AM

Parking is open for partial plan holders now. I was able to snag BC lot again. Initially I was told I’d likely be moved to FGH.

bavariancream · 11-26-2025, 12:57 PM

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I also feel like this will squeeze out playing time for Beavers. He is likely the odd man out if Cowser/O’Neill/Ward can stay healthy. Orioles also already have a logjam at DH if Basallo/Mayo/Adley split time there when not playing 1B or C. I assume they release Mountcastle but if they keep him that makes even more of a logjam at 1B/DH.

Seems increasingly likely some of these folks will be moved for SP.

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bavariancream · 11-30-2025, 12:34 AM

Thoughts on the rumored signing of Helsley?

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Mattsurewood · 11-30-2025, 05:49 AM

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Thoughts on the rumored signing of Helsley?

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Not a bad signing..but if they are down 6-7 runs by the 7th inning 5 nights a week, he won't matter.

They need THREE top SPs right now. Toronto signed Cease, have hit what looks to be a stud in Yesavage, and the Orioles continue to do nothing about their starting pitching. I said they needed SPs all last winter to all my co-workers at the office, and while letting Burnes leave didn't kill them (he ended up hurt), they did nothing to replace him, and still haven't...we need something to happen very soon or 2026 will be a washout.

finfangfan · 11-30-2025, 07:11 AM

I thought we were going to sign Jansen. I don’t watch much NL so I am not too familiar with Helsley.

It looks like Mountcastle will be back. That kind of surprises me.

I agree we need to pick up at least one solid SP to bolster our rotation.

finfangfan · 12-04-2025, 10:17 AM

Looks like we will see Mullins back at Camden Yards next year… he signed with Rays.

bavariancream · 12-09-2025, 07:39 PM

Will be interesting to see if Os make a serious offer to Tucker or Alonso...

finfangfan · 12-09-2025, 08:26 PM

I’d love to see an offer to Alonso. They need to shake things up. They are relying too much on the guys they drafted and let’s face it… many of those guys are underperforming. The window is now. The Yankees, Jays, and Red Sox aren’t getting any worse than 2025. It’s no longer 2023… let’s blow things up!

Also ditch Mr. Splash and the Splash Zone! That was a fun 2023 home run celebration during the 101 win season but time to move on as it was out of place during the 2025 losing season.

The organization belongs to the players and not marketing. The players should be able to adopt their own home run celebrations in an organic and natural manner. They aren’t entertainers at Disney World… they are ballplayers. Mr. Splash should have been retired after 2023. Move on!

oddstuff · 12-10-2025, 01:11 PM

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I’d love to see an offer to Alonso. They need to shake things up. They are relying too much on the guys they drafted and let’s face it… many of those guys are underperforming. The window is now. The Yankees, Jays, and Red Sox aren’t getting any worse than 2025. It’s no longer 2023… let’s blow things up!

Also ditch Mr. Splash and the Splash Zone! That was a fun 2023 home run celebration during the 101 win season but time to move on as it was out of place during the 2025 losing season.

The organization belongs to the players and not marketing. The players should be able to adopt their own home run celebrations in an organic and natural manner. They aren’t entertainers at Disney World… they are ballplayers. Mr. Splash should have been retired after 2023. Move on!

You got your wish!

dodgerfanjohn · 12-10-2025, 01:34 PM

Congrats to the O's fans. Alonso is a heckuva bat to pick up. If you're young players snap back to prior form, you'll give the Yankees and Blue Jays a run for their money.

finfangfan · 12-10-2025, 01:52 PM

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You got your wish!

Love it!

bavariancream · 12-10-2025, 04:11 PM

Strong move in the right direction. And don’t disagree with moving on from the splash zone.

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hxcmilkshake · 12-10-2025, 04:34 PM

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Strong move in the right direction. And don’t disagree with moving on from the splash zone.

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Is that the bacteria crusted hose they all drink from after hitting a HR?

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finfangfan · 12-10-2025, 04:56 PM

So what does our lineup look like?

1 Holliday 2B
2 Adley C
3 Gunnar SS
4 Alonso 1B
5 Ward RF
6 O’Neill LF
7 Basallo DH
8 Cowser CF
9 Westburg 3B

bavariancream · 12-10-2025, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

So what does our lineup look like?

1 Holliday 2B
2 Adley C
3 Gunnar SS
4 Alonso 1B
5 Ward RF
6 O’Neill LF
7 Basallo DH
8 Cowser CF
9 Westburg 3B

Am guessing some OF/1B logjam- Mountcastle, Mayo, Taveras, O’Neill, Kjerstad, & Beavers- will move for pitching.

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teosdesserts · 12-11-2025, 04:29 AM

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Am guessing some OF/1B logjam- Mountcastle, Mayo, Taveras, O’Neill, Kjerstad, & Beavers- will move for pitching.

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I'm feeling Adley may be moved for pitching as well.

finfangfan · 12-11-2025, 06:55 AM

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I'm feeling Adley may be moved for pitching as well.

Do Adley and/or Mayo both get dangled? It seems hard to believe Adlley would be traded but the O’s are committed to Basallo long term. Adley/Mayo are probably the two players that have the most trade value.

At any rate, it doesn’t look like Mayo will get many at bats unless a key starter goes down or someone like Adley gets traded. If Adley gets traded, that opens things up a bit as Basallo would eat up the bulk of C starts and Adley’s once or twice a week DH stints go to someone else. Also, maybe Mayo/Westburg platoon 3B?

BoSoxFan1999 · 12-11-2025, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

Do Adley and/or Mayo both get dangled? It seems hard to believe Adlley would be traded but the O’s are committed to Basallo long term. Adley/Mayo are probably the two players that have the most trade value.

At any rate, it doesn’t look like Mayo will get many at bats unless a key starter goes down or someone like Adley gets traded. If Adley gets traded, that opens things up a bit as Basallo would eat up the bulk of C starts and Adley’s once or twice a week DH stints go to someone else. Also, maybe Mayo/Westburg platoon 3B?

I think it's almost guaranteed you'll see Mayo in another team's uniform come opening day.

bavariancream · 12-19-2025, 02:23 PM

https://www.mlb.com/news/shane-baz-t...implementation

TRADE DETAILS

Orioles get: RHP Shane Baz

Rays get: OF Slater de Brun (O’s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline), C Caden Bodine (O’s No. 10), RHP Michael Forret (O’s No. 11), OF Austin Overn (O’s No. 30), 2026 Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick

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BoSoxFan1999 · 12-19-2025, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bavariancream

https://www.mlb.com/news/shane-baz-t...implementation

TRADE DETAILS

Orioles get: RHP Shane Baz

Rays get: OF Slater de Brun (O’s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline), C Caden Bodine (O’s No. 10), RHP Michael Forret (O’s No. 11), OF Austin Overn (O’s No. 30), 2026 Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick

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That's....a lot of prospects for a guy that's been injured often.

11-19-2025, 09:10 AM	#6905
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	I also feel like this will squeeze out playing time for Beavers. He is likely the odd man out if Cowser/O’Neill/Ward can stay healthy. Orioles also already have a logjam at DH if Basallo/Mayo/Adley split time there when not playing 1B or C. I assume they release Mountcastle but if they keep him that makes even more of a logjam at 1B/DH.

11-20-2025, 10:11 AM	#6906
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	Parking is open for partial plan holders now. I was able to snag BC lot again. Initially I was told I’d likely be moved to FGH.

11-30-2025, 12:34 AM	#6908
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	Thoughts on the rumored signing of Helsley? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-30-2025, 07:11 AM	#6910
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	I thought we were going to sign Jansen. I don’t watch much NL so I am not too familiar with Helsley. It looks like Mountcastle will be back. That kind of surprises me. I agree we need to pick up at least one solid SP to bolster our rotation.

12-04-2025, 10:17 AM	#6911
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	Looks like we will see Mullins back at Camden Yards next year… he signed with Rays.

12-09-2025, 07:39 PM	#6912
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	Will be interesting to see if Os make a serious offer to Tucker or Alonso...

12-09-2025, 08:26 PM	#6913
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	I’d love to see an offer to Alonso. They need to shake things up. They are relying too much on the guys they drafted and let’s face it… many of those guys are underperforming. The window is now. The Yankees, Jays, and Red Sox aren’t getting any worse than 2025. It’s no longer 2023… let’s blow things up! Also ditch Mr. Splash and the Splash Zone! That was a fun 2023 home run celebration during the 101 win season but time to move on as it was out of place during the 2025 losing season. The organization belongs to the players and not marketing. The players should be able to adopt their own home run celebrations in an organic and natural manner. They aren’t entertainers at Disney World… they are ballplayers. Mr. Splash should have been retired after 2023. Move on!

12-10-2025, 01:34 PM	#6915
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,522 sternroolz	Congrats to the O's fans. Alonso is a heckuva bat to pick up. If you're young players snap back to prior form, you'll give the Yankees and Blue Jays a run for their money.

12-10-2025, 04:11 PM	#6917
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	Strong move in the right direction. And don’t disagree with moving on from the splash zone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-10-2025, 04:56 PM	#6919
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,870	So what does our lineup look like? 1 Holliday 2B 2 Adley C 3 Gunnar SS 4 Alonso 1B 5 Ward RF 6 O’Neill LF 7 Basallo DH 8 Cowser CF 9 Westburg 3B

12-19-2025, 02:23 PM	#6924
bavariancream Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1,663 bavariancream	https://www.mlb.com/news/shane-baz-t...implementation TRADE DETAILS Orioles get: RHP Shane Baz Rays get: OF Slater de Brun (O’s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline), C Caden Bodine (O’s No. 10), RHP Michael Forret (O’s No. 11), OF Austin Overn (O’s No. 30), 2026 Competitive Balance Round A Draft pick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk