Peter Schmuck grades the Orioles
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Starting rotation
The Orioles rotation was rock solid again last week, delivering four quality starts in seven games and a couple more by Steve Johnson that didn't qualify because he only pitched five innings in each of his two performances. Veteran Joe Saunders (pictured) also pitched twice and took the club into the seventh inning against the Blue Jays and the eighth inning in Sunday's final regularly scheduled home game. The only pitcher who struggled was Wei-Yin Chen, who was not sharp in a loss to the Jays. Overall, the rotation posted a 4-2 record and 3.50 ERA in a week when a lot was on the line.
Grade: B |
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SmittyATL at 1:43 PM October 01, 2012
Pete, I remember early in the season when you said you would not grade on a curve. In order to compete for the division title, the Orioles have had to earn TRUE A's and B's, not they're-pretty-good-for-a-team-that -hasn't-made-the-playoffs-this-century A's and B's. Here we are, and these Orioles have EARNED a shot at the AL East crown! Thanks for your honest assessments throughout the season!
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