Third base is a murky position for the Orioles going into next season

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesTurn the clock back five years to 2016, and there were few positions on the field for the Orioles more set than third base.

Manny Machado was there, coming along as the franchise player and snagging every ball hit his way. He played the best defense fans had seen there since Brooksie was here, and his power was growing by the year.

As far as stability at a position goes, that was as good as it gets. For the other end of the spectrum, just return those clocks to present day.

If third base were any more up for grabs, there would be an opening for it posted on Indeed. This is nothing new for the Orioles, who have dealt with question marks all over the field on…