The Orioles will enter the month of September with a division title firmly within their reach. Baltimore holds the best record in the American League, and the roster is filled with young talent poised to take a step forward in the postseason. What a time to be in Birdland.
In the not so distant past, September represented a time to consider the future. The club could audition middle-tier prospects, and waiver claims would attempt to justify a roster spot next season. Fans would dream of free-agent signings and propose potential trades.
Speaking of those potential trades, one player has been the subject of more rumors than any other Oriole over the last few seasons.