While the major league Orioles are descending into a pit of despair, their minor league affiliates are laying waste to their competition. Three of the four clubs currently sit in first place in their respective divisions, which is always fun to say, no matter how early in the season it may be. More importantly, a number of the Orioles’ best prospects are thriving in the early goings. Let’s look at how they fared this week.
Triple-A Norfolk Tides
This week: 1-5 vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins)
Season record: 4-14, last place in Southeast Division
Let’s start this minor league rundown with the bad news.