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Orioles GM Mike Elias says team will keep ‘foot on the gas pedal’ after 101 wins and AL East title

With a good deal of caution, Mike Elias indicated that yes, the Baltimore Orioles would like to pursue contract extensions for some of their top young players.

Whether the general manager can pull that off is just one lingering question as the AL East champions head into the offseason.

“We are very focused on keeping this organization as successful and healthy as possible, within the constraints of reality,” Elias said. “Obviously, we have players here that we love ... and part of the calculus of keeping this franchise healthy is pursuing or examining opportunities to possibly keep some of these guys longer.