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Oriole's New Pitchers Can't Replace $210M Burnes Loss

1/8/2025

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The Baltimore Orioles made headlines by bringing in veteran pitchers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, but the sting of losing ace Corbin Burnes to the Diamondbacks for a staggering $210 million lingers. MLB insider Robert Murray warns that these new additions may not be enough, urging the team to chase a top-tier pitcher to stay in the race for the American League East.

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The Baltimore Orioles made headlines by bringing in veteran pitchers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano, but the sting of losing ace Corbin Burnes to the Diamondbacks for a staggering $210 million lingers. MLB insider Robert Murray warns that these new additions may not be enough, urging the team to chase a top-tier pitcher to stay in the race for the American League East.