With the start of the 2010 baseball season now upon us, those around the Baltimore Orioles are cautiously optimistic that after more than a decade of decay, the team is ready to turn things around. The big question, given their current streak of 12 consecutive losing seasons, is what would be considered a successful season for the O’s in 2010.
While contending for the playoffs would certainly be an ultimate goal, given the fact that Baltimore will be playing 57 games against three of the best teams in baseball (Yankees, Red Sox and Rays), is it realistic to believe the Orioles can post the kind of record needed to compete for a playoff spot?
Considering that the Birds start the season with arguably the toughest early schedule in the league, the initial goal for Balt ...
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2010 Baltimore Orioles: Defining Expectations and Success
Posted: 4th April 2010 by Dean Hybl in MLBComments Off on 2010 Baltimore Orioles: Defining Expectations and Success