Camden Chat · Mar 8, 2023
Which overlooked Orioles could contribute in 2023?
Mike Baumann’s hair flows as he delivers a pitch against the Yankees in September 2021.The Orioles arrived in Sarasota this year with greater expectations and higher standards. There are fewer competitions than previous years, and several prospects appear close to breaking down the door.
Baltimore acquired James McCann to eliminate the backup catcher competition before it started. Lewin Díaz, Ryan O’Hearn, Franchy Cordero and others are battling for a bench spot that may or may not exist. Anthony Santander went unscathed at first base earlier this week, and McCann, Adley Rutschman or even Terrin Vavra could play first in a pinch.