Anyone optimistically hoping that the Baltimore Orioles could come in first place this year is indeed a loyal fan. One fan that I heard from was hoping for fourth place at best.
January 21 Marked Another Orioles Fan Fest
With spring training
right around the corner the Orioles kicked off the season with their usual Fan Fest; the second for Buck Showalter, their manager. Whereas the fans were seemingly as loyal as ever, the anticipation and excitement of an improved season seemed somewhat less than exuberant. Not much has been done in the off-season and that worries some fans. The O’s have acquired two new pitchers, to their credit; but will it be enough to spur the team on to a better season this year than last?
Showalter And His Team Finished 34-23 This Time Last Year
Last year’s acquisition of Mark Reynolds and J.J. Hardy may have been substantial moves but proved less than stellar. Fielding errors still seemed a problem. The young pitchers acquired by the O’s this year will hopefully lift the spirits of the team and the fans.
As mentioned earlier, the optimistic chances for the Orioles this year may well be proven or disproven by the number of Orioles tickets sold preseason.
