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By Hunter Mulholland
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The Baltimore Orioles have regressed from their postseason form and are now in a mode to sell off expendable pieces at the trade deadline. Veteran pitcher Charlie Morton could be one of the players.
This might come as a shock due to his rough start to the season, but Ken Rosenthal recently said on an episode of "Foul Territory" that Morton could be a lower-tier option for the Boston Red Sox.
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Morton had a terrifyingly rough start to the season, posting a 10.89 ERA in his first five starts in an Orioles uniform. But despite his horrid start, Morton has rewarded the Orioles for sticking to their guns, and the righty has posted a 3.09 ERA in his last 59 innings leading into the All-Star break.
Rosenthal did note that Morton is not the only option, but is an option for the Red Sox at the deadline. Morton would come at a notably lower cost than some other starting pitching options this trade season.
Morton would be a smart addition for his postseason experience as well, with a 3.60 ERA in the playoffs and two World Series rings in his career. The Red Sox are in a playoff spot as play resumes after the All-Star break, and the team is priming for a run in October.
The Orioles would be smart to move Morton for any pieces that they are able to acquire as their dreadful season continues. With other pieces on the market, the Orioles could have a busy trade deadline and set themselves up nicely for redemption next season.
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