I don't think Burnes is worth the salary he is asking for. Before Bradish got hurt, he was a better pitcher than Burnes.
With a 4-0 lead to a weak lineup, there was no excuse to blow the lead.
If GRod is out for extended time, I can't see them having a chance to catch the Yankees, and I wonder if we will make the playoffs. We can't win with scrubs replacement pitchers with 4 starters out.
Years the Yankees and O's were in a tight race that went to the Yankees:
1964
1977
1980
1981
1994
1996
2012
Years the Yankees and O's were in a tight race, the O's won.
1974, 1997