The article should have been titled:
“The O’s Apology to the Fans for Giving Kevin Millwood a Job”
They should apologize that they actually thought bringing in Kevin “Millie” Millwood would help turn the Orioles around. Not just bringing him in to help out the rotation, but handing him a $12 million contract. A one year contract that is worth more than the rest of the starting rotation combined. Since turning 31, Millwood has had an ERA of 4.61. (2006-2009) Keep in mind he was considered the “ace” of the Texas Rangers. During that same time, the Pirates’ pseudo-aces Zach Duke and Paul Maholm had ERAs of 4.72 and 4.48 respectively, while getting paid $10 million less than Millie.
They should apologize for thinking that a player’s prime is mid to late 30s instead of the mid to late 20s. (a la giving 36 year old Sammy Sosa a $17 million salary in 2005) They should apologize for paying Millwood $3 million more than Cliff Lee is making this year.
They should let the young guns play and add quality veteran pieces when necessary.
Here's my idea for a title: "Dave Apologizes to the Readers for Allowing Mark to Contribute to the Blog Even Though Mark Doesn't Know How to Spell MILLWOOD"
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You may have fixed the spelling issues but you didn't fix the post, lol. A Pirates fan making fun of Orioles personnel decisions is like Paris Hilton making fun of Lindsay Lohan's life choices...
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