The Baltimore Orioles had a Cinderella season last year. They came into the year with unproven talent mixed with a handful of veterans who were expected to just fill out the roster. They took advantage of a down year for the Red Sox and had many lucky bounces along the way.
Their #1 prospect infielder Manny Machado was added last season and contributed right away. I expect him to take another jump in 2013. He will be a nice complement to Adam Jones in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
Will any of their young arms mature enough to make an impact in the Majors?
Can the Orioles shock everybody again and make the playoffs for a second year in a row?
Here is the 2013 MLB season preview for the Baltimore Orioles. Continue reading