Oh man. It’s has gone from bad to worse with this team right now.
It’s become Friday Night Smackdown in Boston and the Orioles are getting their arses handed to them in a big way.
Showalter’s blow-up on Wednesday didn’t help at all.
I have no clue even what to say. I was hoping starting pitcher Zach Britton would at least put forth a decent effort to help Baltimore snap their skid — um, it didn’t happen.
He was going to be skipped after the All-Star break, but his effort tonight is very troubling. Maybe some rest will do him so good.
His line: 2/3 of an inning, eight runs – seven earned, two walks, a hit.
Of course, he was not helped out by a J.J. Hardy; however, it’s been an ugly series so far for the Orioles. As it is, Josh Beckett is having his way with the Orioles and the offense can’t seem to do anything.
It looks like the wheels have completely fallen off for the Orioles. Really, the All-Star break cannot come soon enough for this team. At least in 2010, we knew the team was *bad*, but even with the talent level on this, it seems not much has changed.
Looking at the team right now, it’s got very little depth, the bullpen is being over-exposed, and you have to wonder where the help will be coming from next. The Orioles have been plagued by injuries and their young pitching is not taking a big step forward. In fact, it’s more like regression.
It’s ugly now.
Seriously, Andy MacPhail’s and the front office’s plan this year has gone up in smoke and maybe it might be time for some radical change. I’m trying to stay positive, but at this point, how long is it going to take before the this franchise becomes one that can play some competitive baseball?
Really, I expected so much better in 2011. We all did during Fan Fest and on Opening Day. Now, it’s all a blur and the past is starting to repeat itself.
Only the Lord knows how Buck Showalter feels right now.
