Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported last week that the Baltimore Orioles were receiving trade interest from other teams about Jorge Mateo. Host Connor Newcomb tries to answer the big question — should the Orioles trade Mateo this offseason?

Connor lays out the arguments for both sides of the equation, citing Mateo's defensive value, his up-and-down offensive performance, his underlying batted-ball data, and why a trade for prospects and a trade that gets a starting pitcher to Baltimore are two very different things.

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The Baltimore Orioles got their backup catcher on Wednesday night, as they traded a PTBNL to the New York Mets for James McCann. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the move from every angle:

-Why McCann could be the perfect backup for Adley Rutschman

-How the Orioles were able to get him for basically nothing

-What McCann can do to get his offense back to what it was with the White Sox

-Why McCann is an obvious upgrade over Robinson Chirinos

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The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly showing interest in two more free agent starting pitchers — Michael Wacha and Rich Hill. But how much of an upgrade would either guy be? Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at 2022 seasons with the Boston Red Sox for both Wacha and Hill and tries to figure out how they would potentially fit in the Orioles rotation.

But first, Connor chats about the Mychal Givens signing becoming official and why the Orioles chose to DFA Lewin Díaz to make room for Givens on the 40-man roster.

Finally, Connor gives a scouting report on the three right-handed pitchers the Orioles signed to minor-league deals — Eduard Bazardo, Kyle Dowdy, and Wandisson Charles.

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The Baltimore Orioles decided they needed a veteran arm in their bullpen, so they brought back Mychal Givens on a one-year, $5 million deal. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the signing and gives an update on how Givens has changed as a pitcher since the Orioles traded him to the Colorado Rockies in 2020.

Then, Connor predicts how Givens will fit into the 2023 Orioles bullpen and talks about why the O's needed an experience reliever despite all of their bullpen success in 2022.

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With most of the best free agent starting pitchers off the board, the Baltimore Orioles may need to turn to the trade market to upgrade their rotation. Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Ty Dane Gonzalez, the Host of Locked On Mariners, to discuss what it would take for the Orioles to acquire either Marco Gonzales or Chris Flexen.

Connor and Ty break down the differences between the two starting pitchers and their contract situations, and then put together some mock trades that involve Ramón Urías going to Seattle.

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Adam Frazier had been connected to the Baltimore Orioles throughout the offseason, and on Thursday the Orioles signed the 31-year-old infielder to a one-year, $8 million contract. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down Frazier's 2022 season with the Seattle Mariners and looks into what went wrong for him at the plate.

Then, Connor predicts what role Frazier will play with the Orioles in 2023 and how his addition will impact players like Ramón Urías, Jorge Mateo, Terrin Vavra, Jordan Westburg, and others.

Finally, Connor looks at what the Orioles will do next in free agency, and why it will most likely be acquiring a backup catcher for Adley Rutschman.

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The Baltimore Orioles had amazing and surprising seasons in both 2012 and 2014. But after each of those campaigns, they did nothing in the offseason, and suffered because of it in 2013 and 2015. So, have the Orioles learned from their mistakes?

Host Connor Newcomb takes a look back at those 2013 and 2015 offseasons under Dan Duquette and breaks down why the Orioles didn't add major league talent, and why it cost them. Connor then compares it to what is happening with the Orioles this offseason, and discusses how an Adley Rutschman extension could make things all better.

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It doesn't look like the Baltimore Orioles are going to pay what it takes to get Carlos Rodón. Therefore, the only other free agent starting pitcher with ace potential seems to be Nathan Eovaldi. Host Connor Newcomb parses through Eovaldi's numbers and makes the case for the Orioles to sign him.

Then, Connor breaks down the rest of the free agent starting pitchers who are still out there, and highlights guys like Noah Syndergaard, Michael Wacha, Corey Kluber, and others who could still upgrade the Orioles 2023 rotation.

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The Baltimore Orioles have not spent much money at all so far this offseason. Does that mean they are planning on 2023 being another season in which they run the young guys out there and 'see what they've got'? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and more on an extra Mailbag episode. Connor also answers questions about:

-Ryan Mountcastle's future role

-What the Orioles would need to give up to get Bryan Reynolds from the Pirates

-Are the Orioles going to become like the Oakland Athletics or Miami Marlins?

-And much more!

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Cedric Mullins is not a free agent until after the 2025 season, but should the Baltimore Orioles start working on a contract extension with him now? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and more on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Connor hits on other topics like:

-If the Orioles don't spend, does that mean the Angelos family is selling the team

-Are you worried the Orioles won't extend Adley Rutschman?

-Would Noah Syndergaard help the Orioles?

-And much more!

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