We're like 12 months from Orioles fans starting to complain about ownership not trying to win. It's ridiculous that they're going into the playoffs this year with that rotation.
Still no reports of cash going to Houston in the Verlander deal? Wouldn’t make much sense for them to balk at his price in free agency last offseason then move two good prospects for the full contract a few months later.
I don't think Hicks is the kind of guy you want to extend at FA rates. Fine acquisition while he's pitching well, but he's a decent candidate to complete lose it next year.