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.

It was just 48 hours prior that the Orioles’ media room was given a Major League Baseball backdrop. Players were paraded in — eager to engage in the inherent optimism that comes alongside a postseason opener.

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.