Jonathan Schoop doesn't want to say it, because even the loftiest goals can be met and seem to lack ambition in retrospect. He learned that from his double-play mate, J.J. Hardy, who also doesn't want to say it because it would put undue pressure on Schoop.
Everyone in the Orioles' clubhouse has done the mental math and seems to have an idea of what a breakout season for the 24-year-old Schoop in 2016 will look like. Only Manny Machado will say it.
"This year, I think he's capable of winning the Gold Glove, and he's capable of winning the Silver Slugger," Machado, Schoop's close friend coming through the organization, said.