The Baltimore Orioles are heading into the winter with a lot of important decisions to make, as the franchise continues to look for ways to improve.

Even though they were eliminated earlier than they would have liked in the MLB Postseason, it was still a very good campaign for the Orioles.

Unfortunately, injuries helped contribute to a poor second half of the season.

Now, this offseason will be a very important one for the franchise, as they are looking to build upon recent success. Considering they have made the playoffs two straight seasons and are seeking to make it a habit, the franchise will need to make a few key decisions.

Likely, the most important decision that Baltimore will have to make is regarding their free agent ace Corbin Burnes.

Burnes was an offseason acquisition for the Orioles last winter, as they pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring him to Baltimore from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Now, it is imperative that they do everything they can to keep him.

For years, Baltimore hasn’t been a spender. However, with new ownership, the time is now to capitalize on what is a very talented young team that is showing that they can compete with the New York Yankees in the AL East.