Last October, after a magical season ending with a postseason sweep, Mike Elias said it was too early to discuss offseason plans when asked about payroll. “I’m just in Day 1 of our offseason,” Elias said a year ago.

Elias said he might have prioritized pitching too much and will have to approach the trade deadline differently in future seasons.

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias gave his end-of-season press conference on Thursday, and much to the dismay of the fanbase, didn't seem bothered by how their season ended. Orioles fans endured a half-decade of incompetence to build the best farm system in baseball.