Have the Baltimore Orioles Played All of Their Cards?

Could the Baltimore Orioles have reached a point where they are as good as they are going to be?

Let’s face it, the team has had issues with inconsistency all season long. When the team hits, the pitching often struggles.

When the pitching is shutting down the other team, the team has to squeak out a few runs just to get in the win column.

All season long, the team has struggled with starting pitching. Miguel Gonzalez has been bad for much of the year, and has gone less than 5 and 1/3 innings in eight of his last 10 starts.

Wei-Yin Chenhas been inconsistent.Ubaldo Jimenezhas been consistent for much of the year, and it appears may have put his post All-Star break woes behind him.

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And then there isKevin Gausman, whose career has been defined as inconsistent so far. Good starts have been intermixed with bad ones once again.

Then there is the bullpen.Zach BrittonandDarren O’Dayare rock stars.Brad Brachhas been great as well. But, the rest of the pen is a question mark, as shown in the Orioles’ loss on Sunday.Chaz Roelooks like the rest of the league may have figured him out.

Brian Matuszhas too many issues throwing strikes.Jason Garciais still not ready for high pressure situations, despite being on the major league roster. AndT.J. McFarlandis a decent long man, but he also allows a lot of base runners.

The O’s lineup for the most part is the star of the show.Matt WietersandCaleb Josephhave been good both offensively and defensively.Chris Davisis playing his way into a huge pay day.

Jonathan SchoopandManny Machadoare two future stars, and pair them withAdam Jones, and the O’s have the cornerstones of their future.

J.J. Hardyis one of the best fielders in the game and is a clutch hitter.

That leaves the corner outfielders.Gerardo Parrahas been able to solidify one position, but the rotating list at the other corner outfielder continues to be the biggest overall weakness on the team.

The Baltimore Orioles are only 5 games out of first place in the AL East, 3.5 games out of the top Wild Card spot, and two games out of the second wild card. I’m just worried as to whether the Orioles have enough to catch any of these teams.

Next: How well has Duquette really done with this roster?

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