The Orioles finished the first half of the season sitting in first place in the American League East and with the third best record (51-36) in the AL. That means they have 75 games remaining in the 2016 regular season.
The Orioles, Red Sox and Blue Jays are in a fierce three-team battle to the finish line, meaning two of the three could be left out of the playoff picture.
Weaver's old quote will, in fact, determine whether the Orioles can grow their two-game lead during the next 2.5 months or if they will succumb due to their inability to get better on the pitching mound.
As we enter the second half of 2016, here are six storylines to keep an eye on:
