It’s non-waiver trade deadline day in Major League Baseball. By 4 this afternoon, we can finally separate truth from rumor — in the baseball world, anyway. We’ll know if Zach Britton and Brad Brach, among others, are sticking around Charm City a little longer. All eyes around here, of course, are on Dan Duquette, the Orioles’ executive vice president of baseball operations. Any trades he makes will be dissected and scrutinized by fans and media alike.
I’ve graded every “buyer” trade Duquette has made in June, July and August since joining the Orioles. Which of Duquette’s trades provided the Orioles a shot in the arm? And which ones shot them in the foot?