On Friday night, the Orioles announced their latest addition to the rotation in veteran right-hander Charlie Morton. In years past, the signing of two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion would be hailed as a savvy move for a young Orioles team in need of a veteran presence.
However, the success of the last two seasons, coupled with the emerging talent in the Orioles lineup, paints this move in a different light. The acquisition of Morton, along with other recent moves for relatively volatile starters, show the Orioles are once again willing to gamble on the strength of their pitching staff.