{"id":166590,"date":"2025-07-10T20:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/166590\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T20:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:50:17","slug":"fans-prefer-orioles-job-over-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/166590\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans prefer Orioles’ job over Nationals’"},"content":{"rendered":"

We asked readers whether the Orioles\u2019 or the Nationals\u2019 managerial opening is more attractive<\/a>. Both teams are looking for a full-time skipper after disappointing starts to the season led to the dismissals of Brandon Hyde<\/a> and Dave Martinez<\/a>, respectively.<\/p>\n

Here are the results from our online poll:<\/p>\n

Orioles \u2014 86.93% (346 votes)
\nNationals \u2014 13.07% (52 votes)<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what some fans told us about the two jobs (answers have been edited for clarity and grammar):<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Orioles are the better job of the two. Camden Yards is a crown jewel amongst MLB stadiums. The Orioles\u2019 fan base and tradition is more stable. Washington is a transient city, in comparison with Baltimore being a more stable fan base with the ability to draw from the Washington\u2019s fan base when they are winning. The big \u201cif\u201d is \u201cif winning\u201d \u2026 Camden Yards looks like Oakland \u2026 abandoned when the O\u2019s aren\u2019t winning. \u2014 Kenny Anderson<\/p>\n

The O\u2019s job would seem to be a better opportunity. The current roster is stronger, and while depleted somewhat, the O\u2019s farm system is still deeper than the Nats\u2019. Additionally, Baltimore has an owner who seems committed to building a winner, rather than one who, after winning a World Series title in 2019, immediately began dismantling the team for financial reasons. Since 2019, the Nats have been one of the worst teams in baseball. \u2014 John Devine<\/p>\n

Orioles, because the fan base is not fair-weather like the Nats\u2019 is. \u2014 Mike Smith<\/p>\n

The O\u2019s job would be preferable to the Nats\u2019 position. The roster is stronger, the farm system remains solid, ownership (though new) presents a more stable\/competent environment, and the front office (though currently receiving criticism from an impatient fan base and some in the media) has a proven track record. \u2014 Laurence Berbert<\/p>\n

My choice is made with little difference between the two teams! I gave the edge to the Orioles simply because they are further along in the rebuild process. Both teams have great talent and young stars, but players like Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg are established with Colton Cowser and Adley Rutschman likely as well. Then there is Jackson Holliday as the up-and-coming star of the future, not to mention a strong supporting cast and farm system. The Nationals also have young stars in James Wood and MacKenzie Gore and Dylan Crews with more talent coming with a strong farm system! The supporting cast is not as strong in my opinion, and neither team has strong pitching. Perhaps the edge here is who is coming off of the injured list for potentially a second-half run for the O\u2019s? The biggest question for both teams is, are the owners going to spend money? I would say the jury is still out for both teams. \u2014 Kerry Crouch<\/p>\n

The Lerners won\u2019t spend money so you\u2019re at a disadvantage in D.C. Unless that changes, Baltimore is better. \u2014 Andrew Wiseman<\/p>\n

The Nationals, and it\u2019s not even close. No one can work with the disaster general manager Mike Elias has created! Plus, the Orioles\u2019 nucleus is about to be ripped apart. Elias waited too long to sign any of the homegrown talent. Now they can\u2019t afford them! \u2014 Erich Wagner<\/p>\n

Being a fan of both teams, I\u2019d have to say the Orioles. They have more pieces in place at the moment. New ownership has shown a willingness to spend, even though Elias didn\u2019t spend wisely. Things could change, though. If Mark Lerner opens his wallet like his father did, the Nationals could go get free agents. The Nats also have pitching in the pipeline. Either opening should be attractive to a quality manager. \u2014 Kenneth Turnbaugh<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll. To see results from previous sports polls, go to\u00a0baltimoresun.com\/sportspoll<\/a><\/p>\n

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