All of the talk surrounding the Orioles this offseason has pertained to their pitching pursuits. The only significant bit of business the team has gotten done to this point is the signing of Craig Kimbrel to fill the Félix Bautista-sized hole at the back of the bullpen. And while the rotation is yet to receive a needed upgrade, rumors have swirled for months that the O’s are “in” on trade talks for Dylan Cease and a few other notable names.
This is all part of the master plan. The gap in overall talent between the hitters and pitchers in the Orioles’ organization has been building for years.