Alright, you’ve had a night to sleep on it. How are you feeling about the return from the Jonathan Schoop and Kevin Gausman trades? Those deals, along with the Manny Machado and Zach Britton trades, will be remembered as the first chapter of the Orioles rebuild. How that story ends remains to be seen.
The truth is, there’s really no way to accurately judge those deals right now. Analysts and fans can compare top prospect lists and minor league statistics, but only time will tell who can contribute to future Orioles teams.