Orioles fans know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of criticism from the baseball world. The A’s finished 86-76 last season but failed to retain a few key pieces. Oakland parted with Matt Olson, Matt Chapman and Chris Bassitt before shipping Sean Manaea to San Diego. The Manaea deal triggered some particularly condemning takes.
The Orioles have no reason to be concerned with Oakland’s rebuild. The Birds are only focused on the players they will see on the field this week. Now, thanks to a series win against the Yankees at Camden Yards, the Birds can carry a touch of swagger into California.