Vinny and Rob both think the Orioles made the decision days ago to promote Machado in order to steal the spotlight from the Ravens tonight.
They don't blame the O's for it, rather, they're praising them for it.
Thoughts?? I think its a pretty wild stretch, but I do agree with them that a lot of people will be flipping the channels tonight rather than just solely watching football.
I think the Orioles are trying to get to the playoffs, plain and simple. You and I exchanged post last night saying we were going to working the DVR and the remotes but I do not htink this is a devious plan by the Orioles to steal attention.
I think they did it now for a few reasons.
1. His bat is hot and his confidence is probably way up.
2. KC is not exactly the Nationals with their starting pitching. They probably feel he can get some hits and get settled in.
3. The team is surging, and this may feed the fire.
4. They are sick of watching Betemit play 3rd base. he is terrible.
Fun time to be a Baltimore Sports fan right now.