This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Orioles, however, they currently stand at 24-21, 3rd place in the AL east, and 4 games behind the Red Sox. The biggest question entering the season for the birds was pitching. The O's dealt their ace Erik Bedard to the Mariners, which turned out to be a great deal. The Orioles received a reliable closer in George Sherrill, and Adam Jones, a young OF with a lot of potential. Interestingly enough it's been very good pitching that's kept the Orioles above .500. No one had high expectations for Baltimore coming into the 2008 season any many still don't. In a division with the Yanks and the Sox, the O's aren't going to make the playoffs anytime soon, but there is hope the Orioles can keep up their fine play and finish the year above .500. It would be their first winning season in 10 years.