Does it really matter who coaches the Orioles in 2019?

Brandon Hyde is slowly, and unofficially to this point, filling out his coaching staff. The Orioles team site still lists only Hyde in their “Manager & Coaches” section, however, that will change once existing offers are accepted and signed. So far, the O’s have asked José Flores to be their infield/third base coach, Arnie Beyeler to be outfield/first base coach, Don Long to be hitting coach, Tim Cossins to serve as catching coach and John Wasdin to be bullpen coach. A few vacancies still remain, but rest assured that they will be filled prior to Opening Day.

Building out a robust coaching staff feels quite significant. Why else would teams do it? Obviously, a hierarchy of authority must…