You know the summer is moving quickly — in spite of the state of the Orioles — when you look at the calendar and there are less than two weeks until the All-Star game. And if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person you can appreciate the Midsummer Classic a bit more than usual, considering how Trey Mancini will participate in the Home Run Derby after his much-publicized battle with cancer last year, and how Cedric Mullins’ underdog story has brought his first career All-Star selection within reach.
Showcasing Orioles players on such a big stage also draws attention to their availability.