Baltimore Orioles Might Not Be Done Adding Pitching After Blockbuster Trade
After the discourse of the Baltimore Orioles needing to add an ace dominated the entire offseason, they were finally able to pull it off by landing Corbin Burnes.
It was a game changing move for the entire league, as evident by some of the odds changing in favor of the Orioles.
Much of that is likely due to how little they gave up to get the former Cy Young winner onto their roster for the upcoming season, giving further prove that general manager Mike Elias is the best executive in the sport.
The natural inclination is to the think Baltimore might be done looking for pitching now.
After all, they just accomplished their goal after landing a legit ace.
But don't be so sure that Elias will just sit patiently and wait for the season to start without exploring what other options are out there.
"We might look for ways to add additional depth whether that's off the roster, minor league signing or what have you. We still have some time left," he said according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun.
That is music to the ears of Orioles fans everywhere.
There might have been a twinge of concern during the early and middle portions of the offseason that the organization was comfortable with their 101-win season in 2023, despite being swept out of the playoffs.
Based on timeline, the team is certainly ahead of schedule.
But, Baltimore has moved out of their rebuilding phase and into contending status. Getting an ace like Burnes ensures they will be competing for the AL East title once again, with their sites set on winning a pennant.
Elias showed again how good of an executive he is, and he might not be done before the 2024 season begins.
