If Pete Alonso's introductory press conference felt like a watershed moment for the Baltimore Orioles, it's because it was. Despite the decent arguments that Baltimore overpaid for Alonso, the mere image of the Polar Bear donning an Orioles uniform in front of the world launched the franchise back into relevance. A win for Mike Elias. And yet, Elias' work this offseason is far from complete.
Baltimore needs to acquire another impact starting pitcher, and not just an average arm to latch onto the back of the rotation, or some unproven project. To ensure that the Orioles are competitive in the shockingly talented American League East, and to ensure that Baltimore's new, powerful lineup does not go to waste, Elias needs to go out and get a No.