Fresh off two free agent signings (pending physicals as of this writing), the Orioles are in win-now mode. Since 2013 the team has traded several prospects for major-league ready players, forfeited draft picks in pursuit of free agents, and re-signed free agents to keep its contention window open. The Yovani Gallardo and Dexter Fowler signings are just the latest examples of these trends, and the trends are still there even if the Gallardo deal doesn't go through.
Despite these moves, some say the 2016 Orioles are not a strong team to begin with.