Good morning, Camden Chatters.
The MLB hot stove remains on more of a low simmer so far. A starting pitcher came off the board yesterday with free agent Yusei Kikuchi reaching agreement with the Angels on a three-year, $63 million deal. I was mildly intrigued by the idea of Kikuchi in an Orioles uniform, but at that price, no thanks. The O’s will continue to search elsewhere for starting pitching help.
The Orioles did make some news yesterday by announcing their 2025 coaching staff, which includes a spate of changes from last year. As had been previously reported, the O’s will employ three hitting instructors, with Cody Asche holding the official role of hitting coach, Tommy Joseph as assistant hitting coach, and Sherman Johnson the wordy title of assistant hitting coach/upper level hitting coordinator.