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Excitement abounds at Orioles FanFest with uncertain future ahead

Machado's play on the field had made him one of the game's brightest stars, and even though the Orioles have made an unprecedented effort to keep the club's core intact for the long term, the reality remains that rare stars like Machado don't always stay in one place for long. And free agency looms in two years. That means Lutwin's father, Ivan, has prepared his daughter for a discussion, just like the one his father had with him when his favorite player growing up, Mookie Wilson, was traded

Excitement abounds at Orioles FanFest with uncertain future ahead







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Orioles' Adam Jones on offseason meeting with Peter Angelos: 'You see the result of that'

At the end of last season, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones made it clear that he wanted to meet with the team's managing partner, Peter G. Angelos, to emphasize how important it would be to retain the club's key free agents during the offseason. "You see the result of that," Jones said Wednesday as he held court with reporters following the Orioles' first full-squad workout of the spring. Since Jones met with Angelos, the Orioles have committed nearly $285 million through free agency.

Orioles' Adam Jones on offseason meeting with Peter Angelos: 'You see the result of that'







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What went wrong: Failure to replace key pieces didn't put Orioles in position to succeed

To pinpoint exactly when the Orioles' 2015 season veered off the tracks and a 96-win division champion became an also-ran, you first have to go back to before the calendar flipped. In early December, three key 2014 Orioles officially signed lucrative four-year deals with other teams. In each instance, executive vice president Dan Duquette had an explanation for letting the player walk.

What went wrong: Failure to replace key pieces didn't put Orioles in position to succeed

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What went wrong: Inconsistent Orioles offense lacking in versatility

It is a simple enough matter to break down the past season and find all the reasons why the Orioles did not score enough runs — or distribute them more evenly — to deliver their fans a fourth consecutive winning season. The Orioles offense was consistently inconsistent because it was not built with enough versatility and connectivity to overcome the predictable ebb and flow of a free-swinging lineup with an inordinate dependence on the home run.

What went wrong: Inconsistent Orioles offense lacking in versatility

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Adam Jones: Chris Davis should be 'probably the highest priority' for Orioles

Orioles center fielder and team leader Adam Jones has said repeatedly that he will make his opinions known to management and ownership on what he would like to see happen this offseason. On Thursday, while holding court with reporters, he was asked specifically about his feelings toward slugger Chris Davis potentially leaving the team after four-plus seasons as an Oriole. In his typical style, Jones didn't shy away, calling Davis "probably the highest priority" for the Orioles.

Adam Jones: Chris Davis should be 'probably the highest priority' for Orioles






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Observation deck: Parting with Travis Snider not a shock

The Orioles finally designated outfielder Travis Snider for assignment Friday after making him a centerpiece of their offseason attempt to upgrade the club's on-base potential and replace popular veteran Nick Markakis. The move was not a surprise, since there was speculation a week ago that he would be clearing some room on the roster soon.

Observation deck: Parting with Travis Snider not a shock



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