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Orioles shopping for starting pitchers amid 'enormous' competition, Mike Elias says


Published on 2024-12-10 13:25:32 - MSN
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  • Mike Elias cracked open a Diet Coke, placed it on the table and sat down. Inside the Orioles' suite at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, the site of this year's MLB winter meetings, Elias paused his busy Monday to answer questions from reporters.

The Baltimore Orioles are actively seeking to bolster their starting pitching rotation as the MLB trade deadline approaches, according to Orioles General Manager Mike Elias. Despite the team's impressive performance this season, Elias acknowledges the fierce competition in the market for top-tier pitchers. He mentioned that while the Orioles are in a strong position, the demand for quality starting pitchers is high, making acquisitions challenging. Elias emphasized the team's strategy of not overpaying for rentals or players who might not fit long-term plans, indicating a cautious approach to trades. This comes at a time when the Orioles are looking to maintain their competitive edge in the American League East, where every game counts towards securing a playoff spot.

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