Saturday Bird Droppings: So, is this the rotation?

Good Morning Birdland!

By now you’ve heard that the Orioles signed 41-year-old righty Charlie Morton to a one-year deal worth $15 million. The early reviews from the fan base have been less than favorable, and you can understand why. While Morton is a quality big league arm, he is not an obvious rotation-leading talent at this point in his career. And if you think of this move as swapping out Corbin Burnes in exchange for Morton, then it is downright depressing.

My read on the entire situation is that Mike Elias is building up a secure floor for his rotation. The trio of Zach Eflin, Dean Kremer, and Morton is about as safe as it gets. If healthy, you can count on those three to give you…