Three weeks from Thursday, the Orioles will properly begin their new era of baseball on Opening Day against the New York Yankees. More than half of the Grapefruit League schedule is left to decide whom the Orioles take north with them, but through over two weeks of games, some obvious frontrunners have emerged.
Manager Brandon Hyde has demurred on roster questions at every turn, whether it's on carrying two or three catchers, seven or eight relievers, or anything else. The only thing he's been clear on is that players dealing with injuries won't be rushed.