The Toronto Blue Jays might have altered the balance of power in the American League East with the acquisition of premier power-hitting shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, but there was no indication Tuesday that the deal had ramped up pressure on the Orioles to make a dynamic midseason move of their own.
Executive vice president Dan Duquette continues to insist that he remains focused on improving the club as it inches closer to Friday's deadline for completing trades without passing players through waivers. Manager Buck Showalter remains coy about the deadline out of deference to the players on his current roster, but everyone knows that the Orioles could use help in the outfield and some additional pitching depth.