Section 336 had the privilege of sitting down with Tripp Norton, Director of Baseball Operations for the Baltimore Orioles. We were able to talk winning the AL East, off season rumors and moves, as well as a whole lot more. We think you will enjoy it and learn as we did, and we would like to thank Tripp and the Baltimore Orioles for making this happen.

AL East Crown

What’s it like to be in the front office of a team that makes it to the ALCS?

Offseaon

It’s been a unique offseason, seeing a long-time Oriole leave. What were Tripp’s thoughts on the winter? Was there ever a chance of re-signing Andrew Miller?

How close was Nick Markakis to staying around?

Duquette Toronto Drama

Did Dan’s saga have an effect in the Warehouse, or was it business as usual?

Wieters & Davis

Have there been any discussions about extensions?

New Rules

What does Tripp think about the catcher interference and instant replay rules that went into effect in 2014, and the new pace-of-play rules for 2015?

What’s he think about potentially banning defensive shifts?

Prospects

Is there anybody like Manny Machado or Jonathan Schoop that could come up and be a surprise contributor in 2015?

Who is Tripp’s under-the-radar prospect to watch?