Despite another poor season for the Orioles, they did get some well-deserved national recognition as both Nick Markakis and Matt Wieters were selected as Rawlings’ Gold Glove winners.
We all know the impressive job that Wieters did behind the plate, firmly establishing himself as of one best young catchers behind the plate.
He was a defensive marvel behind the dish, stopping would-be base stealers with his amazing arm and working with a young pitching staff. As well, he often put his body his body on the line, blocking home plate and preventing runners from scoring.
Although many can argue that Wieters has not lived up to billing he received when he came up from the minors, he has shown to be quite a wise investment for the future of Baltimore baseball.
As for Markakis, it seems that his first Gold Glove award has been a long time coming. We all know as Oriole fans that the right-fielder is one of the most steady, reliable players in the game; however, I’m sure because he plays for a last-place team for a mid-market team, he gets overlooked when it comes to recognition.
I contended for a long time if Markakis played in Boston or New York, he would have a much higher profile than he would didn’t play with Baltimore.
However, he finally got some respect from his peers and didn’t commit an error in 157 games, plus has 14 outfield assists.*
Good for both Markakis and Wieters. This is the first time that the Baltimore Orioles have had multiple Gold Glove winners on a squad since 1998.
Finally, I’m reading more and more about the general manager search with the Baltimore Orioles. I’m sure they will find one, but right now, you have to wonder what in the world is going on with this team.
I guess perception can be reality when it comes to looking at affairs from the outside in, as the Orioles look like a lackluster organization; however, one has to wonder, what in the world is taking so long?
Right now, the Orioles don’t look like they have their act together. This has to change.
