The Baltimore Orioles have finally acquired their coveted star pitcher this offseason, making a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Corbin Burnes. Burnes, who won the NL Cy Young in 2021 and arguably deserved it in 2020 as well, has emerged as one of the top pitchers in baseball after perfecting his cutter during the pandemic. With Burnes now on their roster, the Orioles, who already had a strong team and won 101 games last year, are serious contenders for the World Series. Orioles fans have been eagerly awaiting content featuring Burnes since spring training began, and the organization has delivered by providing updates and highlights.
Despite some tension between Burnes and the Brewers regarding his salary and future with the team in 2023, he still managed to post an impressive 3.39 ERA in 193.2 innings last season, recording 200 strikeouts along the way. While the injury to Kyle Bradish has weakened the Orioles’ rotation, having a healthy Burnes gives them a solid foundation and the potential for great success. It can be argued that the Orioles’ early exit from the 2023 postseason, despite their impressive regular season performance, was due in part to not having a pitcher of Burnes’ caliber. Now that they have him, Burnes will be highly motivated as he plays for his next contract. Baltimore appears to be on the brink of an exciting run, and Burnes is expected to play a significant role in their success.
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