Orioles Proving Commitment to Gunnar Henderson, Is It Enough? | Big Bad Morning Show
Is a $200M offseason enough to keep Gunnar Henderson in Baltimore long-term? The Baltimore Orioles are operating like a big-market juggernaut in 2026. From the blockbuster signing of Pete Alonso to the record-breaking $8.5 million arbitration settlement with Gunnar himself, David Rubenstein and Mike Elias are finally putting their money where their mouth is.
But the question every O’s fan is asking remains: Will Gunnar actually sign the extension? While Henderson has praised the new stadium renovations and the “winning direction” of the clubhouse, the “Scott Boras factor” still looms large. With Gunnar under team control through 2028, the Orioles have time—but every MVP-caliber season only drives the price tag closer to that $400M-$500M range.
In this video, we discuss:
0:00 – The Arbitration Statement: Why the O’s agreed to an $8.5M deal (way above projections) and what it signals for future negotiations.
1:19 – The Arbitration Statement: Why the O’s agreed to an $8.5M deal (way above projections) and what it signals for future negotiations.
3:25 – No Manny Machdo Here: Why it is a misconception that the Orioles wouldn’t pay Manny Machado; the real reason he left was the lack of a winning roster around him
4:57 – New Era in Birdland: Comparing the current Orioles’ ownership and roster philosophy (building around young players) to the previous era.
6:02 – Phone Call: Are the Orioles doing enough to keep the interest of young players like Gunnar Henderson?
6:17 – Off-field investments: International market, new facilities, and the impact of new ownership’s spending.
7:41 – Phone Call: Proposal to bring back Ramón Urías as a utility player.
8:17 – Response to the Urías proposal: Time to move forward and not sign players that don’t improve the team.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If you’re Mike Elias, do you offer Gunnar the “Lifetime Deal” now, or do you keep riding the arbitration wave? Drop your contract predictions in the comments!
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