re: How bad are the Baltimore Orioles?

It was from 2012-2016 that they had the best record in the AL.

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It's not like there has been any plan like when the Astros were tanking and than restocking through the draft

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This isn't true. The Os are terrible right now, but they have a top 3 farm system loaded with the #1 position player and #1 pitching prospect. They have a few pieces on the team to build with around Mountcastle, Mullins, Means, and Mancini.

The farm system has been the focus since Mike Elias was hired as GM in 2018. Astros fans know Elias as the director of amateur scouting from 2011-2017.

Its not just a top heavy system, its stacked with depth, even with their 2020 1st round pick (Heston Kjerstad) missing the entire year due to myocarditis.

What's sad is even with this abysmal record, they're still outdrawing the Rays. Just speaks to how dope Camden Yards is. You may get shot going from Lombard St to Pickles, but if you make it you'll enjoy the stadium.