The Baltimore Orioles blew their chance to keep Corbin Burnes, in part because of a contract offer that didn't meet his expectations in one key department – longevity.

Corbin Burnes signed a six-year, $210 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason that includes a player opt-out clause after the 2026 season. That deal is worth $35 million per year in average annual salary, but he reportedly could have gotten an even bigger deal in AAV from the Baltimore Orioles.

GM Mike Elias' offer to the free-agent ace this winter was respectable, but bold action is still required to improve Baltimore's rotation.