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Cubs principal owner Tom Ricketts said in the Athletic that he feels that some clubs spent in past seasons because of TV deals kicking in or other lump sum monies becoming available. He indicated that the trend may not continue.  “I think everyone has finite resources.

Some fans feel that the Orioles will increase spending from their record 2017 ~165 million dollar club.

Others feel that recent financial issues such as declining Baltimore attendance and MASN courts setbacks will cause the club to become a true small market spender.

2018 commitments (give or take $129 million)

What do you think?

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Tony has owned and operated Orioles Hangout since 1996 and is well known for his knowledge of the Baltimore Orioles organization from top to bottom. He's a frequent guest on Baltimore-area sports radio stations and can be heard regularly on the 105.7 FM The Fan. His knowledge and contacts within the Orioles minor league system and the major league baseball scouting industry is unparalleled in the Baltimore media and is known as an expert on the Orioles prospects.