The main goal of this years long rebuild that the Orioles continue to endure has always been to drastically improve the methods by which the organization evaluates, acquires, and develops young talent. While the early signs on that front are positive, we won’t know the true outcome for a while longer.
An aspect that could be somewhat easier to evaluate, however, is how the players that were at or near the major league level prior to the appointment of the Mike Elias-led front office have improved since. As could be expected, it’s been a mixed bag.
Cedric Mullins and John Means have turned into All-Star caliber players that could play a role on the next competitive team in Baltimore, while the signs have been less favorable for the likes of DJ Stewart and Dean Kremer.