The Orioles developing the top farm system in baseball represented the biggest team story over the last five years. The organization hired Mike Elias and trusted him to undergo a lengthy process that would eventually pay dividends. The product on the big league field suffered, but Baltimore slowly built out the top system in baseball.
A great farm system can distract from poor play, but fans grow impatient waiting for the future. Now, after a few difficult years, Baltimore finds itself with both a good team and a great group of prospects. Man, I could get used to this.