Anthony Santander may have been the best thing about what was a surprisingly entertaining Orioles team a season ago. The former Rule 5 pick put up the best offensive numbers of his career (.261/.315/.575, 132 wRC+) and was named a Gold Glove finalist in right field. For his efforts, Santander was named the Most Valuable Oriole in September and, it seems, he has found himself on the trading block in January.
The immediate reaction to the news that Santander is available is, understandably, one of annoyance. After all, he will be just 26 years old for all of the 2021 season.