Checking in on the Orioles pitching pursuits with Tatsuya Imai off the board

46 comments

1. Congrats on 10k. Only found this after Taveras signed but nothing but good/interesting takes. Keep it up

2. I don't like pitchers throwing at batters anymore than at their own teammate, but I think a "character issue" is often a two-way street (or maybe a multi-lane highway). And I'd like to think that the clubhouse atmosphere is much better in Baltimore than in Houston, and that Framber Valdez would make a strong positive connection with catchers like Basallo and Adley. He could thrive as an Oriole, and vice versa. But he'd need to understand that another such screwup and he will walk off the mound straight to cleaning out his locker.

3. Going into my 4th season with you (if I'm counting correctly). I love the in-season coverage, so my only recommendation would be that the offseasons can get a bit bland hearing about free agent targets for the 30th time. Use the offseason to bring on some more guests (prospects, coaches, retired O's, etc). Keep it up!

   Editing post to second what others have suggested after reading through other comments: In-season crossovers with the hosts of the teams we're playing.

4. I’ve listened off and on the past few years. This year a lot more consistently. Really appreciated your thorough analysis. Anytime we add someone I come here to find out how good they are. Keep up the good work!

5. I watch your podcast a lot. I love how you are honest when you like a move or moment and when you dont. And how you bring nuance to ever situation or moment. Keep it going

6. Hey Connor, congrats on 10k. I like the show as is and don't believe it needs any changes. I've been a regular listener for a few years now. What I would love to see is either separate clips posted or chapters within your podcasts. I can't always watch the full episode each day, but I love the content. It would be awesome to have access to the highlights or to be able to skip ahead a bit to catch the stuff I want to hit on those days. Thanks!

7. Wish the O's would have signed King or Imai to an opt-out oriented deal in order to reposition themselves for next year's FA class, but maybe they can do something similar with Gallen if things don't work out with Valdez/Suarez.

8. Conor you are an accomplished student of the orioles far better than others who try to do what’s up your alley keep up the good work there fore I will be happy to subscribe.

9. No Valdez.

10. Love the informative feedback, really enjoy the podcast. I wish I was able to stay as optimistic as you in regards to signing a #1 guy before the season starts. I'm still hopeful but starting to get worried. Lets go O's!

11. Love the content, this is my favorite Os podcast and a daily listen for me. Glad to have it to listen to on my ride into work. Always laugh at the "But first…" before your ad reads

12. Been listening since 2023 from Kentucky, been loving the show!

13. Hey Connor,
    Honestly this is my favorite locked-on podcast (yes I listen to the ones from all my favorite teams)
    You have a relatability to the way you interact with us. That said we are glad to have you be the voice of our team here !

    As far as feedback itself, I would love to hear a little more about some of the up and coming prospects next year, and who you can see working their way to the big leagues by the end of the year. Cheers!

    Subscribed.

14. Thanks for all you do Connor! You are my favorite Orioles content creator by far! I've been in everydayer since 2023.

    I love the way you structure this podcast; the only thing I might change is to go back to the 5:00 a.m. posting time. I start work really early in the morning, and I love to listen to the game recaps on my morning commute!

15. Great content, first listen. Covered exactly what I wanted to hear. Audio cut bass out a few times I thought was odd. Go birds <('-'<)

16. Connor, you run a masterful show. As I think I've said before, I really don't know how you do it, where it seems like this perfect and all-knowing stream of consciousness, but in reality there's got to be so much planning that goes into it in advance. And yet we know you do it in record time given your day job as well as the fact that there's a new show most days. I visit other podcasts, and it's truly night and day. So, again, really impressive. Please just keep doing what you're doing.

17. Love the podcast, Connor. Have been listening regularly since 2023. My only suggestion would be a “Sean Newcomb, no relation” tracker.

18. My feedback is to do more novice friendly explainers about different stats and metrics that you and others use to judge and predict team and player performance

19. Appreciate you. Happy new year.

20. Love the Podcast. There is another Podcast on the O's with a lot of click bait and I'm so happy that you don't do click bait. You give us great O's content! I think we have another trade coming, I'm not confident that we get one of the remaining free agent arms…

21. Been with the pod since 2022, set up a meet up game during the season.

22. Conner you always do a awesome Job I know your doing starting pitchers but I had a question what does Gunnar Henderson need to do better to help the Orioles this season

23. What kinda of season do you think Gunnar Henderson will have

24. I love this podcast, I am a diehard orioles fan and ive been listening for a month now and im really trying to get into the orioles this season. This podcast has gotten me into the depth of players a lot more. Thank you. I want to hear your thoughts on vance honeycutt and if we could see him traded or if you think he will make it to the bigs with the O's. Happy 2026

25. Hey Connor I’ve been watching since the 2022 season and you’ve really help me get into the sport of baseball and fall in love with it. My favorite part of the show is when you show statistics on the screen or when you interview O’s minor leaguers. Hope you have a great 2026 and Let’s go O’s

26. The pacing of the podcast has improved so much since I started listening a couple years ago

27. 🙏🏾🤞🏾Framber Valdez🙏🏾🤞🏾
    🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🐧🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡

28. I've been listening for the past 3 seasons and I think you are one of the most professional Locked on baseball guys. (My other favorite is the Locked on Packers). Congrats on the 10k and let's keep this growing.. Lets Go Os!

29. Cannot wait for season to start as there will be more podcasts. Do you start daily podcasts in Spring training.? If so air am listening!

30. Been watching since 2023 and haven’t missed a day. My favorite thing about the show is covering all the prospects and roster moves that I would miss without the show

31. One of the best podcasts and definitely the best Orioles podcast.

32. Great podcast and content! I am curious to your thought about doing post season crossover episodes with your equivalent on the other team in the series where you both discuss your team’s strengths, weaknesses, and keys to success in that upcoming series. Hope this 4am post makes sense lol. Thank you again for hosting this podcast!

33. Goat, been here since 2022 offseason and later on as an Amazon employee I thought I delivered to your house🤣

34. Been listening on and off for over a year now . Very happy to see how the audio side has improved to the point I can listen on my headphones at work and clearly hear everything. Always appreciated your insight and opinions on everything Orioles baseball. Keep up the great work ! I’ve become a can’t miss a episode listener this offseason

35. It looks like the 1st video of yours I watched was in May of 2023, but I have been an everyday listner since June of 2023. I love the O's and thoroughly enjoy your show! Keep up the good work. This really is my "1st podcast listen of the day" every day.

36. I found this channel early in the 2024 season and it quickly became one of my go to places for in depth discussion about the Os. I really appreciate the way you present both the pros and the cons of the news and back it up with data when possible.

37. First of all, this podcast is tremendous. I keep looking for something that reaches 75% of the quality level of this one for the other teams I follow and even the other Locked On podcasts don't measure up. I truly appreciate what you do. I love the stats and analytics you share and the way you present possibilities for why the O's might be doing something the way they are. Today's show was a great example. It hadn't yet occurred to me that next year's free agency might be influencing how spendy/conservative they're being on the FA market, but it makes perfect sense. Keep up the great work, and continue to let us know how best to support it!

38. I believe my first listen was during your first season hosting the show. I generally do love the show. I like having the show available first thing in the morning for when I take my dog out for a walk, and you are great at communicating in advance when there will be a schedule change. I am trying to think of things about the show I'd like altered or changed, but I am having a hard time thinking of any. I really do like the format of the show. If anything, maybe have some kind of a guest on once a week, maybe? Doesn't have to be a single recurring guest, and maybe some weeks it is just a crossover show before a big weekend series. But that is the one idea that I have to change things up a bit.

39. Locked on orioles was my first podcast i ever really started getting into and my honest feedback is that Locked on Orioles has spoiled my expectations for other Locked on shows and other podcasts in general and it’s great to have a host who is as passionate about the orioles as we the listener are

40. Happy New Year, Connor! I’ve been listening since 2020 and honestly haven’t missed an episode. I’m in the Navy and was deployed in Japan from 2022–2024, and listening at 6 p.m. JST was usually the best part of a long day. I definitely didn’t go underway with a bunch of Locked On Orioles episodes downloaded so I could listen without Wi-Fi!

    I’ve been a big Orioles fan since 2012 and I listen to a lot of Orioles podcasts, but Locked On Orioles is easily my favorite podcast for analysis and overall content. Loved how you organized the Fantasy Baseball leagues. Those were a buunch of fun. My feedback would be to have more guests on from time to time and offer more fan interaction/activities like Fantasy baseball. Thanks for everything, and looking forward to another great year of O’s coverage. Go O’s!

41. There is no pitcher remaining that would slot any higher than a #3 and thats okay because Rogers and Bradish are really good – even a trade for someone like Peralta I guess you could swap him and Bradish but a no doubt #3 is the best we can hope for now. Suarez is terrifying with his low velo and injury history. Valdez is a better choice. If Valdez is off the board, I'd rather trade again than give Suarez $100M

42. nothing needs to change on the pod your statistical analysis and hosting ability is insane, best locked on podcast out there

43. I think your podcast is the most evidence based Orioles content out there. Thank you for doing your thing Connor! My recommendations are: more visuals with your data that's posted on your audio and video outlets as attachments so we can see them not just on YouTube. And more short clips that highlight your content posted on Instagram and other outlets. You should be at 50000 subscribers already. 😊

44. I really love your podcast and everything you do. I love your breakdowns and analysis on games and players especially. I love how you include a lot of stats and data trends when making claims. I feel like there is nothing that needs to be changed with the podcast.

45. Connor you just keep doing your thing. You’re my favorite person for Orioles discussion. I started listening a few years ago and never stopped. Thank you

46. i really like listening to you and your take on the O's. You do an excellent job covering all topics. Only thing to change would be to switch up some of the O's memorabilia in the background but its already sounds like that might be happening too with the give away.