Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by two guests to talk about two recent Orioles minor-league signings. First, Rogelio Castillo, the Co-Host of the TigersSRD Podcast, joins the pod to discuss RHP Spenser Watkins. Connor and Rogelio talk:

-Watkins' six season in the Tigers system

-Did his AAA struggles impede him from ever making it to the major leagues?

-Can he contribute to the Orioles as an innings-eater?

Then, Pat McCarthy, the Play-by-Play voice of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies AAA Affiliate), joins the pod to discuss INF Malquin Canelo. Connor and Pat talk:

-Canelo's eight season in the Phillies system

-How his elite defense could help him contribute with the Orioles

-Did his lack of power at the plate keep him from ever making the bigs?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zach Spedden, the Co-Host of the BSL 'On The Verge' Podcast, to "buy, sell, or hold" on the stock in 2021 for five Orioles pitching prospects — Cody Sedlock, Alex Wells, Kevin Smith, Zach Muckenhirn, and Drew Rom. Connor and Zach talk:

-Does Cody Sedlock have any chance of still getting to the big leagues?

-Will Alex Wells' approach on the mound have success in the majors?

-Why Wells is so easy to root for

-Can Kevin Smith rise as fast in the Orioles system as he did in the Mets system?

-Why Orioles fans may need to know the name Zach Muckenhirn sometime soon

-Is Drew Rom a future Orioles starter or a future trade piece as a prospect?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Zach Spedden, the Co-Host of the BSL 'On The Verge' Podcast, to talk to "buy, sell, or hold" on the stock for five Orioles minor-league position players in 2021 — Gunnar Henderson, Adam Hall, Yusiel Díaz, Johnny Rizer, and Ryan McKenna. Connor and Zach talk:

-Why has Gunnar Henderson gotten so much hype around baseball?

-Will he stick at shortstop and be the Orioles starter by 2023?

-Why is no one talking about Adam Hall?

-How Yusniel Díaz's path to the big leagues continues to get tougher

-Why the final evaluation of the Manny Machado trade hinges on his success

-Could Johnny Rizer continue to quickly rise through the system?

-Will Ryan McKenna ever play in the big league with Baltimore?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jordan Shusterman, a noted Mariners fan and the Co-Host of the Baseball BBQ Podcast on the Ringer Podcast Network, to talk about the Orioles signing Félix Hernández and Wade LeBlanc to minor-league deals this week. Connor and Jordan discuss:

-Jordan's feelings on King Félix pitching in a different uniform

-What happened to Hernández that made him take a huge step back in 2018 and 2019 in Seattle

-His potential for success in Baltimore coming off a solid spring training with the Braves last year

-Wade LeBlanc's fantastic 2018 season with the Mariners

-Can he still channel that success after back-to-back rough seasons?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Taylor Blake Ward, a baseball writer who covers the Angels and the MLB Draft, to talk about 2B Jahmai Jones, whom the Orioles received from the Angels in the Alex Cobb trade. Connor and Taylor talk:

-Why Jones was once the No. 1 prospect in the Angels system

-How swing changes and position changes stunted his progression a bit

-Why the Angels were willing to move on from him

-Can he produce at the major league level for the Orioles in 2021?

-What is Jones' ceiling as an MLB second baseman?

Plus, Connor gives updates on the financial specifics of the trade, and talks about the Orioles re-signing Wade LeBlanc and seeing Hanser Alberto sign with the Royals.

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Host Connor Newcomb breaks down the Orioles trade that sends RHP Alex Cobb to the Angels in exchange for INF prospect Jahmai Jones. Connor talks:

-How much of the $15 million remaining on Cobb's contract will the Orioles have to eat?

-This move frees up space to sign a cheaper veteran starting pitcher

-This also gives the younger arms on the 40-man roster a chance

-This makes Mancini and Santander trades much less likely

-Can the Angels fix Cobb?

-How did Mike Elias get a prospect as good as Jones?

-Where does Jones fit in on the Orioles 2021 roster?

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Jeff Carr, the Host of the Locked On Reds Podcast, to break down the Orioles signing of SS Freddy Glavis to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. Connor and Jeff talk:

-Galvis' time with the Reds 2019-20

-How Galvis elevated his offensive production in Cincinnati

-Is he still a great defensive player at age 31?

-What should the Orioles' realistic expectations be for Galvis in 2021?

-The veteran leadership he should bring to the Orioles clubhouse

Plus, Connor recaps Galvis' 9-year career in the big leagues so far and talks about how he fits into the Orioles lineup.

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Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Josh Neighbors, the Host of the Locked On Nationals Podcast, to break down all the changes made by MASN this week and what they mean for both the Orioles and the Nationals. Connor and Josh talk:

-Which broadcasters are no longer with the Orioles and Nationals

-Who will fill those roles for both teams in 2021

-What will happen now that there are no pregame or postgame shows on MASN

-How have the fans on both sides reacted to the news?

-How will the new MASN app change things for baseball fans in the area?

-What does the future hold for MASN?

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Host Connor Newcomb reacts to the news from the weekend that the Orioles will not be bringing Gary Thorne back to the broadcast booth in 2021. Connor talks:

-Why this is a slap in the face to all Orioles fans

-Thorne is a legend and deserved at least the chance to say goodbye to the fans

-This continues a disturbing trend of the Orioles mistreating some of their most beloved people

-A tribute to Gary and his time with the Orioles

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