Baltimore Orioles: With Spring Training approaching, Orioles need to fill holes

Aug 18, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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ORIOLES NEED #1:
“Another Outfielder”

The Baltimore Orioles appear to have more than enough outfielders on the roster, especially with Adam Jones, Hyun Soo Kim, Joey Rickard, Smith and Trumbo. And usually, having more than enough outfielders creates a log jam.

But rewording the famous saying regarding pitchers, “you can never have too many outfielders”.

The Orioles have a decent fielding outfield at the moment, but if there’s one thing the team sorely needs, it’s an outfielder that can hit lefties. The Orioles are currently trying to balance the lineup, but without another decent hitter, the team is susceptible to left-handed pitching.

The team could also use another outfielder to convert Trumbo into an everyday DH.

It would be ideal to find another outfielder via the trade or free agent market, but with roughly two weeks to go before Spring Training, can the Orioles really get a deal done?

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