The biggest questions facing the Orioles in the second half

There is one question that has loomed over the Baltimore Orioles for the duration of the 2018 season. Soon, and maybe by the time you are reading this, that question will be answered. When the Manny Machado trade saga finally comes to a conclusion, the Orioles will return to being just another last place team in July.

For some, that’s all well and good. But those who have followed the Machado storyline like a pennant race may suddenly feel perplexed. The baseball season does not end until September, so what’s the deal with Baltimore in the second half?

The Machado trade, along with any other move the Orioles make before the July 31 trade deadline, will provide fans a buzz they have not felt…