The Angelos family, which owns the Baltimore Orioles, is currently in the midst of an ugly lawsuit. So, what will it take for the family to sell the team? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question, and others, on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Connor also chats about:

-Mike Elias' contract status

-When the All-Star Game will come back to Baltimore

-Expectations for Grayson Rodriguez in 2023

-How Brandon Nimmo and Xander Bogaerts would specifically help the Orioles

-And more!

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Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, and Carlos Rodón would each clearly be the ace of the Baltimore Orioles pitching staff if Mike Elias signed them. But, if the Orioles miss out on one of those guys, who else could the O's bring in to fill that No. 1 spot in the starting rotation?

Host Connor Newcomb runs through the group of "tier two" free agent starting pitchers like Chris Bassitt, Jameson Taillon, Kodai Senga, Nathan Eovaldi, and others, and posits whether they could be the ace of the Orioles 2023 staff.

Then, Connor breaks down the free agents who could help the back end of the rotation, including Andrew Heaney, Ross Stripling, Noah Syndergaard, and others.

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Kyle Stowers made his major league debut for the Baltimore Orioles in 2022, but despite some big moments, he never carved out an everyday role. Will he be able to accomplish that in 2023? Host Connor Newcomb recaps Stowers' rookie season and tries to figure out how he can break into the Orioles outfield next season.

Then, Connor recaps the season for Ryan McKenna, who maintained his fourth outfielder role, but could be on the roster bubble heading into Spring Training.

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DL Hall has always been a starting pitching prospect, but he was dominant out of the Baltimore Orioles bullpen late last season. So the question is — will Hall be a starter or a reliever in 2023? Host Connor Newcomb recaps Hall's abbreviated rookie season and makes the case for which role he should fill next year.

Connor also breaks down the rookie season for Logan Gillaspie and looks into why he didn't get many big-league opportunities in the Orioles bullpen in 2022. Can Gillaspie do enough to break through in the 2023 Orioles bullpen?

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Just three years after winning the NL MVP Award, Cody Bellinger was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Could the Baltimore Orioles go after him in free agency? Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at just how bad Bellinger has been recently, and breaks down some other non-tenders that the Orioles could sign, like Dom Smith, Brian Anderson, Ryan Yarbroughm and others.

Plus, Connor talks through why the Orioles decided to tender a contract to all six of their own arbitration eligible players, including Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays, and Jorge Mateo.

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If the Baltimore Orioles are going to spend big this offseason, it very well may be on one of the four big-name free agent shortstops — Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Trea Turner, and Dansby Swanson. Host Connor Newcomb combs through all the stats for all four players and makes the final decision on which star infielder is the best fit for the Orioles.

Between Correa's power, Turner's speed, Bogaerts' bat, and Swanson's defense, which players could the Orioles spend some big money on?

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Mike Elias said on MLB Network on Tuesday that the Baltimore Orioles front office is "working the phones" and according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Orioles have contacted the agents for "almost all of the free agent pitchers." Host Connor Newcomb takes a look at which starting pitchers the Orioles could and should target.

Then, with Joc Pederson heading back to the San Francisco Giants, Connor takes a look at the Orioles other free agent options among left-handed hitters.

Finally, Connor takes an early look at the Orioles prospects who will be eligible for the Rule 5 Draft next offseason, including Jordan Westburg, Heston Kjerstad, and Ryan Watson.

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The Baltimore Orioles chose to add five players to the 40-man roster on Tuesday night — Grayson Rodriguez, Seth Johnson, Joey Ortiz, Noah Denoyer, and Drew Rom — thus protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft. Host Connor Newcomb breaks down why each player was added to the roster and what kind of role they could each play with the Orioles in 2023.

Then, Connor talks about some of the prospects who were not protected and also discusses how Brandon Hyde finished second in AL Manager of the Year voting.

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Austin Hays had an incredible first three months of the season for the Baltimore Orioles, and then had a terrible final three months of the years. Can the Orioles trust him moving forward? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down Hays' 2022 season and looks at what went right in the first half versus what went very wrong in the second half.

Then, Connor discusses the impact of Adley Rutschman finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting and makes his predictions for which guys, including Grayson Rodriguez, Joey Ortiz, and Seth Johnson, will be added to the 40-man roster on Tuesday and protected from the Rule 5 Draft.

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Mike Elias said this offseason will be 'liftoff' for the Baltimore Orioles, but what exactly did he mean by that? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down what 'liftoff' should like for the Orioles on another 'Mailbag Monday' episode. Connor also answers questions like:

-Are Gunnar Henderson and Grayson Rodriguez considered untouchable in trades?

-Would you rather have Xander Bogaerts or Dansby Swanson?

-Why would't the Angelos put up another high payroll like they've done before?

-Should the qualifying offer scare the Orioles away from certain free agents?

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