Good morning Birdland,

It seems that most of Major League Baseball is taking this long weekend to spend time with family and friends rather than working the phones. There has been very little news.

Honestly, I get it. Baseball’s offseason is pretty long, and the Winter Meetings are right around the corner. It’s probably tough to get a hold of everyone (players, agents, executives, etc.) this weekend, so why not wait a few days and get things sorted out in-person.

The Orioles’ needs remain what they have been: • Starting pitching (including a “front line” arm and a depth option) • Relief pitching (including a closer and some middle inning help).

Fortunately, that market has not changed much. The only big deals in those areas have been Dylan Cease signing with the Blue Jays and Raise

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