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 #3:
“A SWINGMAN”

Okay, raise your hand if letting go of Vance Worley made any sense going forward?

*Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?*

Now that we have that out of the way, the Orioles need a veteran swingman, especially if they plan on moving Verrett or other names like Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson. This is why the Orioles need a veteran swingman.

Now, the ideal candidate would be…Vance Worley for a pay cut. But since the Orioles don’t seem interested in a reunion, there are other options on the market. Kris Medlen, Doug Fister, Jason Hammel, Travis Wood and Colby Lewis all come to mind.

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Despite this role being the easiest to fill, the Orioles probably aren’t going to go for the big names in the free agent market since it would cost them a pretty penny. That’s why it seems more likely that they would try to fill the role internally.