While some of us may have been recovering from a long holiday weekend for the early part of this week the Orioles were conducting business as usual, getting swept by the Tigers in Detroit. In a series highlighted by Johnny Damon's 2,500th hit and our "All-Star"s batting average dropping below .250, there was very little for those of us in Birdland to be positive about. With the exception of an excellent, albeit wasted, effort by Jake Arrieta Tuesday night, it was more of the same (errors, lack of timely hitting and managerial mistakes) from the local professional baseball club. One thing we don't have to worry about is the affect these blown leads and the losing will have on the attitude, confidence and psyche of our talented, young pitchers.
On the bright side the All-Star break is right around the corner...and the Birds are travelling to Texas to face the AL-West leading Rangers. One thing we can do over the next 4 days is take note of how to draft, develop and build a team around young arms and professional hitters. And remember if there is one thing Tigers love it is pepper and the Baltimore Orioles.
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