Question: With the Orioles getting a GM, do you think he will be active either with a trade or signing someone before the lockout December 1st? From: Rob Jefferson Answer: Rob, I think the Orioles will be active in the…
Rich Dubroff expects the Baltimore Orioles to be active before the expected December 1 lockout following the World Series. Dubroff notes that while newly hired general manager Jarred Banner will contribute to roster discussions, president of baseball operations Mike Elias will hold primary decision-making authority over major trades and signings.
Dubroff also explains MLB's current postseason seeding format in response to a reader question, detailing how division winners earn byes. He notes that MLB has proposed re-seeding teams following the wild-card round, a topic subject to ongoing labor negotiations.
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