The Baltimore Orioles might find that the most fruitful way to solve their starting pitching woes is through the trade market. In free agency, they'll have to contend with deep-pocketed rivals like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets, among others.
However, via trade, their collection of young talent might win out. Graduations have taken a toll on Baltimore's ranking, but there are still plenty of attractive chips in the system, as well as some young big leaguers who could be moved in the pursuit of an ace. Most of their chief competitors will have a hard time matching what the Orioles can offer up.