CantStandYa
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I'm legit surprised that Snell won AL Cy. Not because he didn't deserve it, but because I assumed the writers would lean towards Verlander.
Yankees acquire Paxton. I think he is overrated and always hurt.
O's introduced their new GM yesterday, Mike Elias from the Astros. Young guy, big into international scouting and analytics (something the O's haven't really done). He was instrumental in the Correa pick and helped rebuild Houston. I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of the franchise. This hire was definitely a step in the right direction. The Angelos sons have appeared to take over the reins of ownership, so hopefully we will see less meddling in the future as well. Next big decision - a manager.
http://www.masnsports.com/school-of...troduction-of-mike-elias-at-camden-yards.html
Yankees acquire Paxton. I think he is overrated and always hurt.
If Angelos sons do nothing more than hire a good GM, (which seems to have happened), pay decently or better, don't meddle, and keep poppa Angelos from meddling, the Orioles should improve.
Its hard not to improve on the worst season in Orioles history.
I've heard for years that the Orioles farm system is light years behind most of MLB. From scouting, pregame work and horrible facilities which make is near impossible to develop consistent major league talent. Players get better when they leave the system like Arieta did.