The end of the World Series either Tuesday or Wednesday will bring with it the official start of the Orioles' second full offseason under executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias' front office regime.
Unlike the previous offseason, this one will be greatly influenced by the looming specter of the coronavirus pandemic, in terms of both its impact on this almost-completed season and the uncertainty it casts on the 2021 campaign. Still, as Elias looks to build the Orioles into a consistent competitor in the American League East, the next few months, as any offseason, will feature vital decisions.