After a disappointing 2025, Orioles GM Mike Elias certainly has not been sitting around doing nothing this offseason, hoping that the problems will solve themselves with much of the same core of the roster returning. He’s gone out and made three big moves that to me were unthinkable when I sat around four months ago and considered what was possible. Signing Pete Alonso, trading for Shane Baz, and trading Grayson Rodriguez are all moves that in their own way show that Elias was not content to just let it ride another year without changes.
The big moves on the roster aren’t the only things going on, either. There are coming changes that have nothing to do with the players at all. Given how hard the offense flopped last year, it’s a relief to know there is going to be a new set of hitting coaches. Oriole Park at Camden Yards is getting long-needed upgrades to its audio and visual capabilities. And, you know, if they haven’t beaten the optimism out of you, you can try to feel good about things like “maybe Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser will be healed of the secret injuries they said plagued them for a lot of 2025.”
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What’s got you excited about the coming Orioles season? Be honest, I know there’s something. Even a jaded pessimist like me is ready to see the Polar Bear hit some big ol’ dingers. Drop into the comments and tell us what you’re looking forward to from this year.
A closing plea: If you’re going to post about what you’re worried about with the Orioles and the coming season, save that for tomorrow.
