Two sources said the Orioles offered Burnes a four-year, $180 million contract. The average annual value of that contract ($45 million) surpasses the $210-million, six-year deal ($35 million) Burnes agreed to with Arizona.
The Oriolesâ propensity for platoon matchups is well documented. At times, such as Sunday, it leads to frustration from a fan base hoping this season will lead to greater results.
âObviously, Iâm not here to win one game in the major leagues,â Sugano said after the game through interpreter Yuto Sakurai. âIâm here to win day to day and, ultimately, get the championship."
Crochet, in his first appearance since signing his contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, will leave Hyde with more bad memories of watching Crochet at his best
The break-camp rosters, which feature all the full-season prospectsâ destinations to start the season, are out now and feature plenty of notable names from recent drafts.