Orioles News: deGrom rumors, other site happenings, and news around MLB

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets in action against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NL Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets in action against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NL Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Orioles News 11/23/22 – deGrom rumors, other site news, and news around Major League Baseball

The Orioles couldn’t be in on Jacob deGrom, could they?

Baseball Twitter’s favorite MLB executive burner account seems to think so. I get it, the grain of salt is more of a boulder, but prior reporting from other reputable sources has suggested the Orioles are to be heavily involved in the free agent market. Would the O’s really be willing to drop $40 million a year for one of the best pitchers in baseball? It remains to be seen, but you can read more on deGrom and his potential fit here.

Other Site News

Birds Watcher is still taking your questions! Send a question to @BirdsWatcherFS on Twitter using the hashtag #AskBirdsWatcher and your question will appear in a Mailbag article later this week.

A reader sent in a substantial (and hypothetical) trade offer for Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani that they wanted us to review, and review we did. Would you be willing to sacrifice the farm for the two-way phenomenon?

Contributor Vitor De Sousa Silva weighed in on J.J. Hardy’s inclusion on the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and looked back at the shortstop’s remarkable Baltimore Orioles career.

Around Major League Baseball

Pitcher Nick Martinez removed himself from the free agent market by signing a three-year, $26 million deal to return to the San Diego Padres. Thanks to the absurd depth the Padres pitching staff has, Martinez will likely provide his value from the bullpen.

In other news, Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell changed his jersey number to 5.

Birds Watcher will be taking Thanksgiving off, but we hope to see you on Black Friday in the same place at the same time!

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