I appreciate Davey showing us all the improvement due to the managerial change in Baltimore, but the report card at the end of the year only shows one grade. Hence my role…
Pitching: (D+) Obviously a major disappointment this year. Kevin Millwood is awful as both Dave and I addressed last month. Guthrie, Matusz, and Bergesen finally became consistent during the second half of the year(hence the "+"). Those three needed to step it up another level next year for the O’s to be competitive in the coming years.
Catching :(C) Matt Wieters = Joe Mauer with power? Really? More like “AL equivalent of Ryan Doumit”
First Base: (F) A huge hole in the Orioles team. Dave is there any prospects able to fill the position?
Second Base: (C) Roberts’ was injured, but he didn’t exactly tear it up when he came back (.278/4/15)
Third Base: (C) Miggy was another classic “over the hill” signing by the Orioles; Prospect Josh Bell had a rough rookie campaign, but as a Pirates’ fan, I love prospects! Best of luck to Bell next year!
Shortshop: (D) Izturis played for the Bucs two years ago and by “played” I mean that he sat the bench… That’s right…for the Pirates
Outfield: (B) Adam Jones and Nick Markakis are by far the most talented players on the team. Both are long term pieces of the puzzle. I like how manager Buck Showalter pistol whipped Jones and his attitude. Left field is up for grabs at this point.
Designated Hitter: (B+) Luke Scott had a great year and could be in the DH spot for years to come.
Utility Man Ty Wigginton: (F) How can a utility man weight over 300 pounds?
Overall: (C-) A rough year with a dismal start. Everything was in disarray. I was picking out my case of beer, but then the O's brought in "The Show." Buck Showalter turned things around and he has given faith to many hopeful fans.
Offseason needs: Add a 1B and Cliff Lee
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