Welcome to crazy town folks! We go from begging Mr. Angelos to sell the Orioles to spitting out our coffee when we take a look at the AL East standings and see that the O's are only one game back from first place in the AL East. FIRST PLACE?!?!? People have been talking Wildcard for the O's but hold on to your pants folks the O's could take the Division this season! What on earth made this even possible?
The O's organization made 2 awesome moves. The first one being the hiring of coach Buck Showalter. A true modern legend in the world of MLB coaching and play calling. The second (big gulp) was the hiring of good ole' Dan Duquette. This guy has had a lot of years to think about the mistakes made with the Red Sox, and he came to Baltimore with something to prove. So far these two "grand masters" have been working well to compliment the others abilities. Oh man, here comes the bandwagon!
All season I have been excited for the O's. Talking to people at work, online banter on social networks, and so on, and so on. Every one would say to me, "Oh I've been an O's fan my whole life and they always look good early then tank in August." Or they would say, "Don't you remember just a few years back when they looked good until September then tanked right at the end?" I usually reply with a, "Yes, but this is a different team! They have some solid talent and the right leaders to take the season into October!" I am not saying I think this team is going to win the world series. Is it possible? Heck yeah! I am sure this team will not only have a good showing in the playoffs this year, but will also be back next year! That's right folks from where I sit it sure looks like post season baseball is coming back to Baltimore baby! So buy your tickets now! At least before the bandwagon rolls in!
-Case
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