5 takeaways from the Orioles' end-of-season press conference
The Baltimore Banner • • sports
Key Points:
- Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias expressed frustration with the team's losing record and announced a full organizational review to improve future performance after the 79-82 season.
- Manager Craig Albernaz emphasized "execution" as a key area for improvement, highlighting the team's struggles with fundamentals and mental focus that led to costly mistakes and losses.
- Shortstop Gunnar Henderson played much of the season with a wrist injury, which impacted his performance, but both Elias and Albernaz praised his durability and competitiveness throughout 158 games.
- The Orioles are expanding their front office, seeking new voices and expertise, particularly in player development, as they restart their search for a general manager to complement Elias' scouting background.
- Elias acknowledged the importance of analytics in modern baseball and praised the team's successful acquisition of star free agent Pete Alonso, but indicated the Orioles will be selective in pursuing high-profile free agents going forward.
