3 articles
BAL • C
3 months ago
The 42-year-old Albernaz had also interviewed with the Nationals. Last year, he interviewed with the Marlins and White Sox before pulling himself out of contention and getting a title promotion from the Guardians. Albernaz, who served as a minor league catcher in the Rays system for several seasons, spent the last two years in Cleveland the first as bench coach and the second as associate manager. He’ll take over an Orioles team that should have high expectations after an extremely disappointing year. We’ll have to wait and see whether interim manager Tony Mansolino or bench coach Robinson Chirinos, who was bypassed in favor of the third base coach when Brandon Hyde was fired, are offered the chance to stick around.
Source: Jeff Passan
BAL • C
4 months ago
The 42-year-old Barfield, who played in 309 big-league games for the Padres and Guardians from 2006-09, has also served as the Diamondbacks’ director of player development. The Orioles are looking for a No. 2 to serve under POBO Mike Elias in their front office.
Source: Andy Kostka
BAL • C
4 months ago
What’s the point of the fancy new title if you don’t wany anyone to know about it? This comes out now because the Orioles are apparently planning to hire a GM to work under Elias. There’s no word yet on who is on their list.
Source: The Athletic