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In response to
""FanGraphs' depth charts have the Braves as the best team in the NL by 14 games right now.""
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David
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Posted by
David (aka David)
Nov 7 '23, 12:03
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"The Orioles need more pitching. How will they do it?
The O's had the second-best record in baseball before being swept out of the playoffs in three games by the eventual champion Rangers. Baltimore won the American League East at least one year ahead of schedule, maybe a few, while running the third-lowest payroll in baseball with a very young core and some good luck, per their Pythagorean projected record.
Baltimore could add over $100 million in 2024 season salaries during free agency and still have the fourth-highest payroll in the division -- so there is a lot of room to grow the payroll. Still, I'd expect GM Mike Elias to focus on incremental improvements with shorter-term contracts to fill holes in the short-to-medium term. This will allow them to maintain flexibility and clear routes for young players to matriculate to the big-league team.
Luckily, the biggest need to address this winter is pitching, and that's the strength of this free agent class. I have 13 starting pitchers projected to get multiyear deals with $10 million-plus AAV and the Orioles should sign at least two, along with at least two of the 10 relievers I think will get $10 million-plus guaranteed."
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