Orioles 2015 Midseason Report Card

[PressBoxOnline]

Paul Folkemer issues his midseason grades for the Orioles, and he says Manny Machado's play has made him a first-half standout. http://www.pressboxonline.com/2015/07/14/orioles-2015-midseason-report-card

[Frobby]

Paul's grades:

Offense: B

Defense: A-

Starters: C

Bullpen: B+

My grades:

Offense: B-

Defense: B

Starters: C-

Bullpen: A-

The offense ranks above average but has been too streaky for my taste. Defense is good but a step behind 2013-14 IMO. No way I can give the starters a C when they rank as below average in both ERA (despite the above average defense behind them) and IP/start. The bullpen, on the other hand, has done an excellent job.