Michael Klopman
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Did the Orioles overpay for Shane Baz? | Banner Baseball Show
Did the Orioles overpay for Shane Baz? | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore sent four prospects and a draft pick to Tampa Bay.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Who cares?
I genuinely don't care about the prospect package we're giving up. Baz is good AND under control for a few years. That's all that matters. #Orioles still need to get a No. 1 starter tho.
I also don't like the idea of the O's acquiring a pitcher who the Rays are okay parting ways with...
I also don't like the idea of the O's acquiring a pitcher who the Rays are okay parting ways with...
love to see the O's being aggressive, though that's a lot for Baz. but Baz is very good. adding him along with another top starter would be very strong
December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I genuinely don't care about the prospect package we're giving up. Baz is good AND under control for a few years. That's all that matters. #Orioles still need to get a No. 1 starter tho.
I also don't like the idea of the O's acquiring a pitcher who the Rays are okay parting ways with...
I also don't like the idea of the O's acquiring a pitcher who the Rays are okay parting ways with...
I like all of these words
It would be very funny if the Diamondbacks went from “We are trading Ketel Marte to the Red Sox” to “We are not trading Ketel Marte and we are stealing the Red Sox third baseman that they traded their franchise player to make room for”
December 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I like all of these words
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beginning to suspect the right's whole "only say nice things about the dead or you're satan" thing when charlie kirk got killed was not entirely on the level
December 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
beginning to suspect the right's whole "only say nice things about the dead or you're satan" thing when charlie kirk got killed was not entirely on the level
The O’s beat out the Cubs and Red Sox, two of the richest teams in the sport (altho they haven’t acted like it in years).
WTF is happening?
WTF is happening?
The Red Sox and Cubs were the other teams who met with Pete Alonso at the Winter Meetings yesterday, per @JonHeyman
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The O’s beat out the Cubs and Red Sox, two of the richest teams in the sport (altho they haven’t acted like it in years).
WTF is happening?
WTF is happening?
I don't know whether to be happy about this post or whether this means the #Orioles will absolutely NOT get any of these guys. Why did this have to be from Nightengale!
After signing Pete Alonso, the Baltimore Orioles are still in hot pursuit of a front-line starter. Tatsuya Imai, Ranger Suarez, Framber Valdez are all potential options while they also continue to aggressively monitor trade options.
December 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I don't know whether to be happy about this post or whether this means the #Orioles will absolutely NOT get any of these guys. Why did this have to be from Nightengale!
Lost in all this: Pete got less than what Chris Davis got! #Orioles
Orioles are signing slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to a 5-year, $155 million deal (pending physical), according to a source. ESPN's Jeff Passan was on it first.
Huge move by the O's to bring the Polar Bear to Baltimore.
Huge move by the O's to bring the Polar Bear to Baltimore.
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Lost in all this: Pete got less than what Chris Davis got! #Orioles
I'm not NOT freaking out
The Baltimore Orioles finally get the proven offensive guy they’ve been chasing: Pete Alonso agrees to 5 yrs, $155M, as @JeffPassan said, per person familiar with deal. Biggest free agent move of Elias’s tenure by a wide mile. And given state of the rotation, they’re not done.
December 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I'm not NOT freaking out
Fuuuuuuck I have hope now
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Fuuuuuuck I have hope now
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when you get your hopes up for the Orioles in free agency
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
when you get your hopes up for the Orioles in free agency
If by Pete Alonso you mean Paul Goldschmidt, then maybe!
Will the Orioles’ search for bats lead them to Pete Alonso? | Banner Baseball Show
Banner Baseball Show: Will the search for bats lead to Pete Alonso?
Pete Alonso is one of the best free agent hitters available, but how would they fit in Baltimore?
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December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If by Pete Alonso you mean Paul Goldschmidt, then maybe!
THIS
"... and I have every intention of using that to my advantage to help my clients land comfortably, elsewhere..."
Super agent Scott Boras on the Orioles this offseason:
"I know that Mike [Elias] has every intention to add players to his team. He's been in regular communication with us about that"
Boras represents free agents Pete Alonso, Tatsuya Imai and Ranger Suárez, among others
"I know that Mike [Elias] has every intention to add players to his team. He's been in regular communication with us about that"
Boras represents free agents Pete Alonso, Tatsuya Imai and Ranger Suárez, among others
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
THIS
We've all heard this shit before. Not a good sign. #Orioles are gonna try so hard and never say the biggest number for any marquee free agent.
December 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We've all heard this shit before. Not a good sign. #Orioles are gonna try so hard and never say the biggest number for any marquee free agent.
It’s gonna be Nathaniel Lowe isn’t it?
The Orioles seek an impact bat and are ‘talking to a whole bunch of hitters’
The Orioles seek an impact bat and are ‘talking to a whole bunch of hitters’
Elias said the Orioles have the payroll flexibility to acquire an impact player for the lineup and rotation.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It’s gonna be Nathaniel Lowe isn’t it?
Elias also says “trust me” in this video when asked about being willing to offer a long term deal to a pitcher and maaaaaan oh man. I dunno about you but I don’t think I trust him!
Mike Elias says the Orioles have space in the payroll to sign both an impact bat and a frontline starting pitcher this winter
"We do have room for multiple more moves"
"We do have room for multiple more moves"
December 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Elias also says “trust me” in this video when asked about being willing to offer a long term deal to a pitcher and maaaaaan oh man. I dunno about you but I don’t think I trust him!
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“Their goal isn’t winning a WS but maximizing profit” perfectly describes more than half the league
If they didn't learn that lesson from Ohtani and the Angels, then their goal isn't winning a WS but maximizing profit.
If the Tigers choose not to trade Tarik Skubal, they must take their best shot to win it all in 2026. Column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
December 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“Their goal isn’t winning a WS but maximizing profit” perfectly describes more than half the league
The #Orioles signing any FA star to a massive deal -- whether good or bad -- is unfathomable. We're hoping for Elias to do something he's literally never done before. If we do sign Tucker or Schwarber or Framber or even Ranger), I think I'd act like Cartman in this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsee...
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The #Orioles signing any FA star to a massive deal -- whether good or bad -- is unfathomable. We're hoping for Elias to do something he's literally never done before. If we do sign Tucker or Schwarber or Framber or even Ranger), I think I'd act like Cartman in this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsee...
Just gonna go ahead and preemptively congratulate the #Mets for signing Framber
@SNY_Mets tweeted
Per @Feinsand, the Mets and Orioles are "among the favorites" for Framber Valdez.
"Baltimore GM Mike Elias was in Houston’s front office during Valdez’s first four seasons in the organization, while Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was the Astros’ assistant GM
Per @Feinsand, the Mets and Orioles are "among the favorites" for Framber Valdez.
"Baltimore GM Mike Elias was in Houston’s front office during Valdez’s first four seasons in the organization, while Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was the Astros’ assistant GM
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@SNY_Mets tweeted
Per @Feinsand, the Mets and Orioles are "among the favorites" for Framber Valdez.
"Baltimore GM Mike Elias was in Houston’s front office during Valdez’s first four seasons in the organization, while Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was the Astros’ assistant GM
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December 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just gonna go ahead and preemptively congratulate the #Mets for signing Framber
It’s almost as if the real problem in MLB is that more HALF THE GODDAM LEAGUE isn’t really trying to win. 6 teams in the top 10 in revenue spend less than 50% of it on the payroll, including the Yankees! (Keep doin what you’re doin though, Hal. Appreciate it.)
The Red Sox are in the bottom 3rd in % of revenue spent on payroll. And they have the 4th highest revenue in the league.
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It’s almost as if the real problem in MLB is that more HALF THE GODDAM LEAGUE isn’t really trying to win. 6 teams in the top 10 in revenue spend less than 50% of it on the payroll, including the Yankees! (Keep doin what you’re doin though, Hal. Appreciate it.)