Say what you want about Chris Davis, but he certainly was consistent. For 54 straight at bats, the Orioles knew exactly what to expect from Davis— and what not to expect. Davis’s streak was surely an anomaly, but it perfectly epitomized what has become of the $161-million man. At this point, the Orioles know that “Crush” Davis is long gone.
While the Orioles work their way through the first stage of a rebuild, they’re tasked with identifying which players hold value long term, and who can contribute right now.