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Orioles New GM Won't Matter Without 3 Changes
Mike Elias's new GM role won't fix Orioles unless he makes 3 key changes.
In brief
Mike Elias's new GM role won't fix Orioles unless he makes 3 key changes. Orioles' new GM Jared Bowman won't improve the team without Mike Elias making three fundamental changes to player development, contract negotiations, and trade strategy. Originally reported by Baltimore Orioles On SI.
New GM Announcement
Mike Elias will formally announce Jared Bowman as the Orioles new general manager next Tuesday with a press conference.
Elias's Shallow Approach
Elias claims to have learned lessons after throwing out Matt Blood and hiring a new player development maven while keeping his assistant GMs.
The 39 Games Problem
The Orioles are 39 games behind the AL East pace due to poor player evaluation, roster construction and contract negotiations.
It Is Not
Elias's changes won't fix the Orioles' problems as they remain 39 games behind the AL East pace.
Be Proactive
Elias constantly negotiates expensive contracts and waits to see if bargains fall through the cracks before making trades.
Defense Matters
Elias ignores advanced fielding metrics despite claiming to value them.
Let Someone Else Negotiate
Elias handles all contract negotiations alone without proper support from his team.
Elias's Weak Leadership
Elias and his assistant GM Sig Mejdal lack basic people skills and communication.
Key Changes Needed
Elias must make major moves at Winter Meetings to ship out Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday.
The 3 Fundamental Changes
Elias must become proactive in trade negotiations, value defense metrics, and delegate contract negotiations.
What Happens Next
Elias's new GM role won't matter unless he makes three fundamental changes to the Orioles organization.
What matters most
Orioles' new GM Jared Bowman won't improve the team without Mike Elias making three fundamental changes to player development, contract negotiations, and trade strategy.
