As the Orioles' offseason came and went, no blockbuster trades or long-term signings were made.
The 2017 Orioles roster looks similar to last year's. Right-hander Chris Tillman, at least until his shoulder injury from last season flared back up, was considered the team's ace. Designated hitter/outfielder Mark Trumbo decided to sign up for three more years in Birdland. And the core of their lineup from the past five seasons -- outfielder Adam Jones, first baseman Chris Davis, third baseman Manny Machado and shortstop J.J. Hardy -- is still around.
With this group bound together for the past half decade, the Orioles have made the playoffs in three of the last five seasons after a 15-year postseason drought. However, the window for Baltimore to win a championship may be closing, as Jones, Machado and closer Zach Britton are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents after the 2018 season.
