Trades over the last month have provided Orioles fans a much needed distraction from what could end up being the worst season in the organization’s history. It’s been a refreshing sentiment to focus on the future, instead of the bleak present. But as fans snap back to reality, they’re reminded how quickly things fell apart.
One can only hope that the rebirth of a winning team in Baltimore comes as quickly as the club’s downward spiral. Despite finishing with a losing record last season, the Orioles were competitive for a majority of 2017. The team intended to compete this year, but that plan went out the window by the end of April.