Slow and steady wins the race. The early bird gets the worm. These cliches have always been at odds, but both are supposed to serve as advice to live a productive and prosperous life. For the Baltimore Orioles, you have to question if they're doing it right.
The Orioles came into the offseason with several key needs. Tyler O'Neill flopped, thus the club needed more firepower in the outfield. A true middle-of-the-order bat was also a necessity. A replacement for the injured Felix Bautista in the ninth was also dire. But more than anything, finding an anchor for the rotation was paramount.