The Baltimore Orioles have utterly collapsed after showing potential in the primordial stage of the season. At 39-56, they have more losses than all but three teams in major league baseball. A lack of production from the signed free-agents, the disappointment of the young starting pitchers, and a modicum of depth at all positions (both at the major league and triple-A levels), are considered to be the cause. The commonly understood remedy for the Orioles is to emulate the structure of AL east rival Tampa Rays, as a model of a successful AL east team that is not the juggernauts of market and money known as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. The paradigm the Rays offer is patience for player development and a greater presence for scouting in Latin America, specifically the talent-rich nation of the Dominican Republic. How the Orioles play out the remainder of the schedule will be a testament to their character and a sign as to whether Showalter's presence is making a difference.
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