First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
So, it's been two weeks since the last Orioles game and we are definitely moving into full offseason mode around here. The American League Championship Series begins today with the Houston Astros facing the Tampa Bay Rays. While we move along this offseason and go through the holidays and wait to find out if there will be a Winter Meetings this year, we take time today for the latest edition of "10 questions for O's fans." Answer one question, a couple or all 10. Give short answers or long...

10 questions and one roster long shot making a nice impression

10 questions and one roster long shot making a nice impression
We are now days away from the start of a Major League Baseball season unlike any other. Teams will play 60 games and the Orioles will open Friday night at Boston. They'll play three at Fenway Park and then two games in Miami before the home opener on Wednesday July 29, also against Miami, at Oriole Park. So this is our last offseason edition of 10 questions. Answer one or all and feel free to respond to other readers' opinions. That makes the blog go around and keeps it fun. And bring on...

Season-is-close edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

Season-is-close edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
I don't know if it's back by popular demand - I hope so - but it is back. Today we present the latest edition of "10 questions for O's fans." So answer one or all 10, provide short answers or long, respond to other readers' answers. It's all good. This is the season-is-close edition to be followed in a few weeks by the early spring training edition. And the season is indeed close. Orioles pitchers and catchers report to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., on Feb. 11 and the first workout...

Early offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

Early offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
Welcome in to the first offseason edition of 10 questions. There will be others as we progress into fall and winter. As always, answer all 10 questions, just a few or even just one. Provide short answers or long. Respond to other readers' answers. It's all good and always interesting to check the responses. So here we go. 1) What will the Orioles' record be next year? 2) Who will lead the 2020 Orioles in home runs? 3) Who will lead them in wins? 4) Will the Orioles offer Jonathan Villar...

Second offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

Second offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
It's that time again: time for me to ask you some questions and get your responses. Once again today, I've thrown out 10 questions and am looking for your responses. Answer one question or all 10. Provide short answers or long. Respond to answers by other readers. It's all welcome. The first two questions are the same from last time as we're all still looking for answers from the team so let's get reader input on it. Here are the questions: 1. Who do you like to become the next general...

First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
If you've been reading here for a while, you are probably quite familiar with today's blog format and it doesn't take much explaining on my end. Today I've posed 10 questions and are looking for your responses. Answer one question or all 10. Provide short answers or long. Respond to answers by other readers. It's all good. Here are the questions: 1. Who do you like to become the next general manager of the Orioles? 2. Who do you like to become the next manager of the Orioles? 3. Will the...

Second offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

Second offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
I could be wrong, but I believe we have only had one offseason edition of "10 questions for O's fans." So it is time for another. Free free to answer all 10 questions or just one or two. Provide brief answers or go in depth with your response. You make the call and you provide the comments and answers. 1) If the Orioles trade Manny Machado, which team will he go to? 2) What return should the club seek for Machado? 3) Are most fans for or against a trade of Machado? Would the fans understand...

First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"

First offseason edition: "10 questions for O's fans"
It is time for the first edition of the offseason of "10 questions for O's fans." Feel free to answer one, two, three, any amount or all 10. Here are today's 10 questions: 1. Who will lead the 2018 Orioles in wins? 2. Which player will get the most starts in right field? 3. Better candidate to have a bounceback year: Chris Davis or Mark Trumbo? 4. Which free agent pitchers should the club pursue? 5. Who will lead the Orioles in homers next year? 6. Rank these Orioles prospects from best to...

Preseason edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"

Preseason edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"
Is it that time already? "Why not?" an Orioles team once said. It's time for the latest edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans. 1. We'll do this again when opening day rosters are set, but based on how they look now, predict the finish in the American League East. 2. How many saves will Zach Britton have next season? 3. How many doubles and homers will Manny Machado hit? 4. Which Oriole will get the most starts in left and right field? 5. Would you be OK with Trey Mancini as primary DH? 6....

Final 2016 edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"

Final 2016 edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"
Get your answers in before the year ends. It's the last edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans" for 2016, as we take a look back and ahead. As usual, answer one, two or all 10 questions. Leave a short answer or a longer one, the choice is yours. And now today's 10 questions: 1. Catcher Caleb Joseph drove in 49 runs in 320 at-bats in 2015, then drove in zero runs in 132 at-bats last year. How many RBIs will he have in 2017? 2. Who will be the Orioles' best starting pitcher next year? 3. Who...

Readers seek answers in latest edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans"

Readers seek answers in latest edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans"
It is time for another edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans." As you probably know, we do this about once a month to survey the pulse of Birdland on a variety of topics. Feel free to answer one or all 10 question and provide short answers or long ones. It's your call and your opinions we're looking for. This edition features a twist. Every question today comes from an Orioles fan and reader of this blog. The 10th question when we did this last month was, "What question should we ask next...

Offseason edition No. 1: "10 Questions for O's Fans"

Offseason edition No. 1: "10 Questions for O's Fans"
Back by popular demand, it's "10 Questions for O's Fans" - the first edition since the 2016 season came to an end. Answer one question, all 10 or any number in between. Answer in a few words or a lot of words. But just please take time to answer a few questions in our latest effort to gain the pulse of Birdland. Leave your answers in the comments section. Today's 10 questions: 1) Who will lead the 2017 Orioles in home runs? 2) Who will lead the 2017 Orioles in stolen bases? 3) The...

Pre-spring training edition: "10 questions for Orioles fans"

Pre-spring training edition: "10 questions for Orioles fans"
Yes, it is indeed time for the latest edition of "10 questions." Answer one, two, three or all of them. Give a short answer or long one. I look forward to the responses. Now, on to the questions: 1) What is Matt Wieters' future with the team? Does he get signed to a new long-term deal, get a qualifying offer after the 2016 season or get traded? 2) If the Orioles can eventually sign Manny Machado to a new contract, how huge will that deal be? 3) How would you rank the American East starting...

First offseason edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"

First offseason edition: "10 Questions for O's Fans"
If you were a reader here last winter, you probably are familiar with what this is all about. In this edition of "10 Questions for O's Fans," I ask and seek your answers. Provide a short or long answer. Answer just one or two question or all 10. Please number your answers as that makes it a little easier to follow along. Now our first offseason edition of "10 Questions": 1) Dylan Bundy is out of minor league options starting next season. How many innings will he pitch for the 2016...