I had a good time writing my previous Fanpost, and I find myself yet again trying to procrastinate an assignment, so it seems appropriate that I write another one.  This time I thought it’d be fun to take a slightly premature look at who may the representing the O’s at the All-Star Game in July.  Last year, we sent Ty Wigginton to Anaheim to represent the O’s.  Wigginton was originally slated to be a bat off the bench, but he received an increase in playing time once Brian Roberts went down with an injury.  He made the most of his new role, becoming the O’s best hitter, although that really said more about the ineptitude of the team than it did about Wiggy’s hot start.

This year, as painful as it’s been at times to watch the O’s, there’s no denying that this year’s version of our team is better than last year’s.  Coming into the year, many thought it would be the "proven veterans" that would bring the O’s some more wins.  Unsurprisingly, our overpriced offseason acquisitions have not lived up to their contracts.  Rather, it is some of the O’s young stars that are carrying the team, and these are the players who will receive consideration for the All-Star Game.

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Hi all,

I’m a long-time lurker here at Camden Chat, and figured the best way to become more involved in the community here was to write a thoughtful Fanpost– plus, I have a report due tomorrow that I’d like to procrastinate, so this seems like a good way to accomplish that.  Right now a hot topic in Birdland is the state of our rotation, so this seems to be a good issue to discuss in my first Fanpost.  So here we go, any feedback is welcome :)

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