What's REALLY Holding Back The Orioles From Making A Move

[@vincent-x4s9f]

I thought the new owner was going to spend some money and make this team elite. With these guys the time is now.

[@WRXinthe410]

As an Orioles fan since 1977, im so over them and MLB.

[@TheRathOfRyan]

It’s hard man been a season ticket holder since forever. But we’re 3 years into this core that we have and the Orioles continue to make lackluster moves… It’s so damn frustrating.

[@WRXinthe410]

@TheRathOfRyan yes it is.

[@rauncramer9130]

The orioles will be fine buddy.

[@leonitasmaximus4004]

"Aggressive Shoppers" this offseason. I would love if they could define that but I think they told us to our faces they are "Aggressively Window Shopping"

[@Galantski]

Scott Boras hasn't ruled out the Orioles regarding Corbin Burnes, which could just be agentspeak to keep the pot stirred, but I think the may have a shot. No one else has signed him, so hope is still out there, even it's a small hope.

[@No3vidence340-t5f]

I’m glad with the progress they’re making

[@nicholasclarke124]

I haven't listened to the entire content of this video but I just want to bring up the fact that guys like Manea , Eovaldi, kickuchi all signed 3 year deals. The Orioles payroll is minuscule compared to many other contending teams and yet they are unwilling to pay market value for pitching even within a 3 year window. Doesn't seem like they want to win while they have young cheap talent that's ready to win now.

[@RYANRIPKENMEDIA]

I appreciate the comment. We did another video talking about Manaea. Both Manaea and Eovaldi went back to the teams they have been with. They both enjoy playing for those teams and wanted to ultimately stay. It takes two to tango. Those 3 guys didn’t want to come to Baltimore.

[@NomadicBrian]

I hate that getting outspent by the Yankees 3 to 1 (last I checked their payroll 315 million and O's like 115 million) is the norm. It's too easy. Not competitive. I think it is harder and harder for me to accept what MLB is. I'd rather the Orioles were in a competitive league with no stars. I don't care about celebrities.

[@jimibmore]

The Orioles have never had any intention of signing major free agents. They're obviously waiting for the free agency period to wind down. After which teams are more likely to make trades after their rosters are more stable and set. They WILL make a trade or two for a young starter like a Jared Jones. Patience is key.

[@questtech7148]

@jimibmore The Pirates would demand multiple top 5 prospects, Basallo and others. Thats one hell of a gamble, especially after the subpar season Adley had last year.

[@TheRathOfRyan]

3 years in with this core and we continue to see lackluster improvement for this Orioles team. It’s hard to believe we have new ownership cos other than free hats we haven’t seen anything new…

[@cwentworth1]

Soto, Dominguez, Cano and Soto is a sick bullpen. I would love the Orioles to sign a Pete Alonso type for 5 years trade Mountcastle. Decide who is better Holliday or Mayo and trade the other one for big time pitching

[@questtech7148]

The free agency value is high, and the O's are too scared or cheap to compete for anyone thats getting multiple offers, and they know it's not worth signing anyone that won't improve the team. So they'll try to trade prospects, and future.

[@dingleberryfresh]

It’s a tough off-season as all the super rich big market teams are looking for the same pieces we are. Not sure how the posters here live in a world where we outbid and are a more desirable destination than NY (yanks and mets), LA, Chicago and Boston. Too bad Rubenstein wasn’t in place last offseason - a time where multiple starting pitchers were seemingly unwanted for months….my how times change quickly.

[@patf1561]

At least those extensions are being done with the young core! Oh,wait.

[@garyjohnson945]

The key, Pitching is the key.

[@stephentrust2241]

I believe the front office do not want to sign players with a qualifying offer. We gave away 4 prospects in trades and two more, Mayo and kjerstad, are playing on the major league team. We don’t sign Santander we get a pick between 1st and second rounds, so 4 picks in the first round top picks. We build back up the farm system. Trades and mid-season moves you can get 5he pitching you need

[@Methoes123]

When the Owner's and Management come out and express, they have every intention of improving this team and then, turn around and bring in guys like Lorenzo, Gibson, Lyles, and my favorite bum Flaherty? They deserve exactly what they get! It's no wonder big name players are reluctant or outright say NO too Baltimore! I expect: Grayson, Henderson, Adley, Cowser, Westy, Mayo, Kjerstad, Holiday, and Basillio to sign elsewhere as fast as they can. And I don't blame them! Can only BS people for so long!

[@thesjlawshow759]

We need to be ready for the big deal we make with Henderson.

[@buildingsfunnels5867]

waiting on Sasaki?

[@CamKrazy2000]

The fact that they couldn't even give Walker Buehler a 2-year deal to beat out Red Sox' 1-year deal tells you this team still runs a cheap operation.

[@Payythakidd]

Why is Ryan saying what did os fans expect. the new ownership said he was willing to spend yet Elias has let every free agent pitcher get signed without even trying if they don’t get burnes at this point the team is completely regressing

[@RYANRIPKENMEDIA]

The “what did os fans expect” question, I wanted Kevin to explain what Os fans were expecting this offseason. Appreciate the comment. Only thing I will add, Elias can get the green light to spend, but it takes two to tango. Meaning, free agents have to want to come here too. Happy holidays!

[@jpalmer9286]

​@@RYANRIPKENMEDIA😂😂

[@tebone3573]

@@RYANRIPKENMEDIA I mean, yeah what pitcher is gonna wanna come here now since they move the wall back in?

[@stanleyboothe4893]

​​@@RYANRIPKENMEDIAAgreed, I think Elias is being cautious and calculating at the same time. There is nearly months before the start of spring training. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Harford Memorial Hospital Alum --lol.

[@Tommy_mri]

@@RYANRIPKENMEDIAmoney talks. The A’s got a pitcher to agree to play in a triple a stadium in 110 plus degree weather. That Vegas move is no sure thing. If the orioles offer it up anyone would come. You’re too close to deject and realistic take if they fail.

[@kensilverstone1656]

The problem is the top pitchers and players are being signed by Boston and New York, which puts the Orioles third in the division at best. The Orioles should have been all in on Crochet and Walker Buehler. Fired was out of their reach. If they wanted to sign Burnes, they probably would be re-signed McCann.

[@garyjohnson945]

Injuries is part of the game

[@jamesreckling6697]

The team is markedly worse instead of improved right now. What a downer

[@totalrobot]

You mean WHO, not "what" is holding O's back Its a stubborn Mike Elias

[@jimibmore]

bs...what a dumb comment. Patience is not a virtue with you.

[@HappySessionsMusic]

The O's have gotten WORSE this offseason UNLESS they sign Burnes and Santander. For now they've downgraded in the OF and replaced an ACE #1 starter with a pitcher who has ZERO innings of major league experience. That SUCKS.

[@HappySessionsMusic]

For the record, Sanchez is garbage

[@stevenwalker4923]

We want younger guys that can compete with our core. I thnk that's what Os management is looking for. Guys that are here for a few years. Not one hit wonders. Oneil and Sanches are stop gaps until our minor leaguers are ready.

[@Methoes123]

Injury and Hyde's incompetent coaching cost the team 10 games I can easily show and 2 playoff games pitching too Witt with runners on! Hyde should have been FIRED!

[@jimibmore]

ridiculous comment...grow up

[@michaeltolley6123]

No Kyle Gibson no Jack flaherty signed Corbin Burnes

[@Curator737]

Incompetence

[@jimibmore]

lol...unbelievable

[@mitlab80]

Better not bring flat Flaherty back here.

[@Methoes123]

! If the O's were going to sign Burns they would have done it by now! O's should now: trade with Seattle for either Miller or Castillio and another trade with Pittsburg for Jones or Falter. I have absolutely NO confidence in Elias or Hyde!

[@JohnStarliper]

We should have gone out and gotten Crochet. Period.

[@Methoes123]

If the O's bring back that bum Flaherty to Baltimore? I will be buying my first Yankee hat in 61yrs! I'd rather see the O's Pass totally than bring that bum back! Flaherty SUCKS in the East!

[@jimibmore]

Please do...then you're sure to fit right in with your impatience and righteousness.

[@cktorrence3858]

a gdY hat ? You're no Oriole !

[@willowfalls7528]

The Orioles have commitment issues. They haven't really been the same since 1991, when that infamous "7 CDs For A Penny" deal went South, I can relate.

[@joehawk9839]

Liftoff! Lol

[@hammer3692]

Same old front office cheapness. We, as fans were told by new ownership, that we would be aggressive, that we would spend money. Why are we STILL looking in the bargain bins? Sick and tired of this, because we have a great young core. We should sign Santander back. Are we serious or not about winning? Disappointed as an O’s fan. Make the deals that put us over the top!

[@carlr8909]

Rubestein is a joke. Don't throw water on me if you don't sign burnes. Hyde and Elias needs to go now

[@garyjohnson945]

Dumb moves. Santander, they should keep. Santander loves Baltimore. O'S gotta stop being cheap & stupid. The O's R not better now.

[@chriskelly6559]

What's this panicky crap. Shut up, it's Christmas.

[@geraldparryjr6578]

Nothing same stupid moves take all the crappie players at end of free agency

[@garyjohnson945]

The key, Pitching is the key.