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Baltimore Orioles: 5 Free Agents the Orioles Should Consider

By Christopher Church

Oct 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Ian Desmond (20) doubles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of game two of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Ian Desmond (20) doubles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of game two of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) celebrates with third base coach Bobby Dickerson (11) after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning in the American League wild card playoff baseball game at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Mark Trumbo, OF/DH

One of the bigger surprises of the 2016 season was the resurgence of Mark Trumbo with the Baltimore Orioles. The 2016 home run champion blasted 47 home runs along with 108 RBIs and a .256 batting average. Trumbo’s tremendous season earned him the award of American League Comeback Player Of The Year and his second trip baseball’s Midsummer Classic.

Trumbo, who is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason, played 95 games in right field, serving as the Orioles primary player at the position. However, if Trumbo returns to the Orioles, he likely would fit better as the team’s primary designated hitter. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, also known as a home run friendly park, is the perfect home for Trumbo.

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However, as history has shown, Trumbo’s production at the plate plummets after the All-Star break. In 2016, Trumbo hit .288 with 28 home runs and 68 RBIs pre-All-Star break, but hit just .214 with 19 home runs and 40 RBIs in the second half of the season. If the Orioles want to re-sign Trumbo, they’ll likely have to present him with a multi-year deal worth somewhere between $55-$65 million.

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