Will this recent hot streak change the front office's outlook for this team, and thus impact potential trades?
-- John, Jonesboro, Ind.
The recent winning has been nice, but it can't change the long-term stance of the organization. The Orioles still have to be open for business for trades. The reality is it will be very tough for them to break .500 this year, and if you're looking at the future of this team you have to initiate a rebuild now. You can make the case they should have done it midseason last year. I think it would take a lot more than a hot week to convince the front office to put the kibosh on trading away parts this season.