I am back but the Orioles aren't

It did not turn out to be the magic season where the Orioles were gonna end their losing ways. The 67 games in first place to begin the season turns out to be more to do with the poor play of the Sox and Yanks than with the Orioles being a serious contender.

But not everything is bleek in Oriole land. The arrival of the Nationals in DC wasn't as bad as it could have been. The Orioles and Nationals drew a similar average attandance per game. Jay Gibbons is finally healthy. Out starting pitching was pretty solid. BJ Ryan is the real deal.

The season is almost over and the only thing left I would like to see is the Yanks miss the playoffs.