Mike Elias’ offseason “battle cry” is nice, but Orioles fans deserve more than words

Writer Matthew Swigonski argues that Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias must back up his offseason rhetoric with consistent action. Elias and manager Craig Albernaz held a press conference on September 28 to address missing the postseason for a second consecutive year, with Elias expressing frustration over their subpar results.

Swigonski contends that Elias's roster strategy remains contradictory, contrasting short-term moves like signing Pete Alonso with midseason sell-offs like trading Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. The writer concludes that Elias's mixed messaging undermines his calls for improvement following Baltimore's 79-82 season.