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<\/p>\nThe Baltimore Orioles are heading into free agency with some pressing questions to answer over the next year. They\u2019ve got a talented young roster, but they\u2019re facing the potential loss of key players, including Anthony Santander. If Santander decides to leave and the Orioles don\u2019t find a suitable replacement, their lineup in 2025 could look quite different.<\/p>\n
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Santander\u2019s situation is a hot topic. He\u2019s coming off a career year where he launched 44 homers, which may have priced him out of Baltimore\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s always the chance a prospect might step up, but counting on that is a gamble. The industry expectations suggest that Santander could be suiting up for a different team next year.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no secret that his price tag is creeping into the nine-figure range, though there are whispers about teams hesitating due to his defensive shortcomings. However, his offensive prowess is hard to ignore \u2013 in today\u2019s game, a bat like his often spells a hefty paycheck.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s buzz surrounding his potential landing spots, with Rowan Kavner from Fox Sports suggesting the Toronto Blue Jays might make a play for him. Considering his power numbers \u2013 trailing only major names like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in homers over the past three seasons \u2013 it\u2019s easy to see why there\u2019s so much interest. While his glove and speed might not earn him any gold stars, hitting 44 bombs in a season is an accomplishment that puts him in elite company.<\/p>\n
The critical element here is timing. Santander might see this as the prime moment of his career to cash in, which, unfortunately for Baltimore, could make retaining him a tall order.<\/p>\n
The coming months will reveal if any team takes the plunge on a long-term deal or if the Orioles can possibly work something out to keep him in Baltimore threads. One thing\u2019s for sure: wherever he lands, Santander\u2019s bat will be a game-changer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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