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The Mike Elias era with Orioles begins today
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Orioles show progress in second year of rebuild under Elias - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Orioles: Spring Training Questions To Ponder - Baltimore Sports and Life
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The Mike Elias hire is something to be hopeful about, but don't forget the Orioles' past - The Athletic
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Orioles' Chris Davis retires after 11 seasons, National Sports
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You can build a baseball team that doesn't suck for under $100 million
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These are the Baltimore Orioles?, Bronx Pinstripes
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Four years later, Chris Davis' costly Orioles contract continues to ripple across the organization
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Chris Davis - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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So the Orioles don't want to give out long-term free agent deals. Here's how they can elevate their payroll to improve despite that.
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Let the Orioles' “Year of Hope” Begin - Baltimore Magazine