BALTIMORE ORIOLES 5-YEAR SCORECARD 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 WINS 85 93 69 66 64 RUNS PER GAME 4.59 4.39 4.37 3.78 4.57 RUNS ALLOWED PER GAME 4.37 4.35 5.30 4.84 5.40 OPENING-DAY PAYROLL (millions) $92 $84 $86 $73 $67 STRENGTHS: • The starting pitching may be their best in the last decade • Experience at every position WEAKNESSES: • Bullpen durability • Thin bench • Holes in the defense The Baltimore Orioles won 85 games last season, but it wasn’t enough to propel them to consecutive trips to the postseason. Still, they were much improved and dealt with numerous injuries throughout the season. Third baseman Manny Machado is a budding star and the addition of Nelson Cruz is huge, especially if he can produce like has in the past. Ubaldo Jimenez gives the Orioles a No. 1 pitcher, the type who can carry a club. If the newcomers can step in and contribute right away, the Orioles easily can return to their playoff form of two years ago. The front office has done a great job of building depth and adding pieces. If the team stays healthy, manager Buck Showalter could work his magic once again and guide this club to the playoffs. GREG FLUME/GETTY IMAGES SPORT AL EAST
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