The Orioles filed off the field last night with their first loss since July 4. The winning streak expired at eight games.
It didn’t influence their standing as the team with the third-best record in baseball.
The trade deadline arrives in two weeks. The club isn’t broken, so why fix it?
Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias is intent on strengthening it. There’s a difference. He’s finally free to operate as a buyer, and he’s got the prospect resources to keep his phone ringing.
A partner is necessary to consummate a deal, and the Orioles will be active in the search. But what exactly do they need?