The Baltimore Orioles were one of the feel-good stories in baseball last year, winning 101 games in the regular season. However, their postseason run was cut short by the Texas Rangers. Despite their impressive record, the Orioles' starting rotation was a weak spot, lacking a true ace. That has changed with the acquisition of Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers.
The trade, which sent reliever DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz, and a competitive balance draft pick to the Brewers, has been widely discussed and debated. From the Orioles' perspective, it was a move befitting a contender looking to bolster their rotation. For the Brewers, it was about getting the most value for Burnes, who is likely to leave as a free agent next offseason.
