The Baltimore Orioles are undoubtedly one of the most exciting and surprising stories of the 2023 MLB season, as they currently possess the best record in the American League at 77-47. Headlined by an impressive young core of Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, and Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles are building a perennial juggernaut in the American League East. Their years of tanking have paid off expeditiously, as they have the top farm system in all of baseball with six of the top 60 prospects in all of baseball according to MLB Pipeline.
The Baltimore Orioles Have the Brightest Future in all of MLB
However, Baltimore Orioles’ fans should have reason to be concerned about the team’s future, after owner John Angelos conducted an eye-opening interview with the New York Times.
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The Orioles’ organization has been in hot water before. Just earlier this month, they suspended beloved broadcaster Kevin Brown for simply reporting on the team’s disappointing results during their rebuilding years. Now, in the midst of the Orioles’ most exciting season in years, Angelos gives fans reason to halt their enthusiasm.
Star catcher Adley Rutschman’s under control through 2027; Gunnar Henderson through 2028. The number one prospect in all of baseball, Jackson Holliday, hasn’t even hit the majors yet, and likely won’t until next year.
The Baltimore Orioles could go down similarly to the Oakland Athletics – a small-market team with an encouraging young core, not willing to spend the money to support them.
