O's positioned to be active in market

O's positioned to be buyers in free agency

With a down economy, multiple teams crying poor and little money invested in future payrolls, the Orioles are arguably in a better financial position this offseason than they have been in more than a decade. Simply put, if the Orioles want to be buyers this winter, they're in a good spot to do it. "It's the fun part of the job. This is the time for us to go up and hit," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said.

Orioles Hall of Famers Photos

Orioles Hall of Famers
Photos of Orioles Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken Jr.