Orioles' Approach To Starting Pitching Remains A Puzzle

6/17/16

By Stan Charles, PressBox

Remember when the Ravens were really good? No, I mean really good. You have to go back to just before the turn of the century (doesn't that phrase sound like it's from longer ago than Super Bowl XXXV in 2001?).

They had an offense that was, at times, pathetic, until quarterback Trent Dilfer got on a no-turnover roll and he was able to keep the offense from screwing up what the defense could do best -- completely shut down the opposition.

But, going back to those teams, the Ravens' brain trust clearly made investing in a solid defense its No. 1 priority.

Now, let's look at what's holding the Orioles back from being a legitimate contender to get through a so-so American League East and win their first World Series since 1983 -- pitching. To be more precise, the Orioles' biggest Achilles heel is their starting pitching.

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