Without a new, permanent baseball operations head, interim man Brian Graham will be representing the Orioles’ interests in matters minor and major at this week's general manager meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., as the baseball world sets itself up for next month's Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.
But as he's roaming the hallways and meeting with peers from around the game, Graham might be able to help the organization and possibly his successor in setting the table for some long-term work the Orioles need to do: trading some more of their veterans by this time next year.