The New York Yankees won their 27th World Title tonight, and even though I hate the Yankees more than the Pittsburgh Steelers, Duke Blue Devils, Boston RedSox, and North Carolina Tar Heels combined; I really do not care.
All that matters to me as an Oriole fan, is that Baltimore continues on their recent path of constructing a franchise with a legitimate future.
The Yankees (and RedSox) are always going to be strong-teams. That does not mean they will win every post-season, but the revenue those two franchises generate, will allow them to compete every-year. It allows them to build an internal-infrastructure, and the depth, the guarantees 90+ regular-season wins.
That is the reality of the American League East. For the Baltimore Orioles to contend for the playoffs, they have to be constructed to be as good as any team in baseball.
I continue to believe the O’s are going to go from 64 wins in 2009, to 81 wins in 2010.
I continue to believe the O’s will be a legitimate post-season contender in the 2011 season.
Part of me is glad that New York, and Boston will continue to stay strong, as it will be more enjoyable for the O’s to take division titles from those teams at their best.
Luckily, the pieces to contend and compete against anyone are beginning to take shape for the Oriole franchise.
The Yanks have their 27th title, and will contend again next-season. As an Oriole fan, you can not worry about that now. The only concern should be the progression from now, to the O’s 4th World Title.
I am anxious for the future of the O’s, and Spring Training 2010 can not come soon enough.
Owner
Chris Stoner founded Baltimore Sports and Life in 2009. He has appeared as a radio guest with 1090 WBAL, 105.7 The Fan, CBS 1300, Q1370, WOYK 1350, WKAV 1400, and WNST 1570. He has also been interviewed by The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Business Journal, and PressBox (TV). As Owner, his responsibilities include serving as the Managing Editor, Publicist, & Sales Director.