Baltimore Orioles‘ General Manager Mike Elias is currently assembling his front office, and is working with manager Brandon Hyde to assemble the team’s coaching staff. Eventually the focus will shift to the roster and the product on the field and as pieces fall into place, the Minor League rosters will form as well. On Thursday, one piece was removed from the puzzle when infield prospect Drew Dosch announced his retirement from professional baseball. The announcement was made via social media.
The news caught me completely by surprise; not because I didn’t think it was possible, but more-so because I anticipated changes to come during and after Spring Training.