GDT: Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees (Game 1 of 4 from Yankee Stadium)

[RealAccountant]

Live for today I guess.. the repercussions for the O's will hit next season, when they're scrambling to find a SS, RF and a DH on the free agent market when their big names get large offers from teams like the Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Angels, etc. Heck, on Baseball Central, they expect Hardy to sign with the Yankees, which wouldn't surprise me, due to their huge hole at SS after Jeter's retirement.

 

And don't expect the O's to find help on the farm.. Norfolk was terrible this year, and Bowie was mediocre, with nothing on the farm that will help replace their upcoming free agents. Basically, the O's are going to have to spend heavily, or risk spiraling back to mediocrity, similar to Boston this season.

 

They are Still in a better position then the jays

[jaysfan2014]

They are Still in a better position then the jays

 

For this season, yes, for 2015 and beyond, no. The O's farm is near the bottom of the league, only boosted by Dylan Bundy and Hunter Harvey (and maybe Christian Walker). Plus, Peter Angelos is not known for being a major spender.

[EdwinsParrot]

edit: wrong thread

[shortstop]

i'd take my chances with Showalter/Duquette getting whatever team they have in 1-3 years to the playoffs before AA