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bustaheims said:TML fan said:The Orioles really had no reason not to play their starters. They're still trying to win ball games.
They shouldn't be. Once the Jays clinched, the O's didn't have to pretend that it's not in their best interest to lose and try to improve their draft position.
It's true that there is no obligation to bench players but it's a pretty common unwritten rule that in a situation like this that you would adjust the lineup and have a few of your callups play. Not a big deal either way but it's just a case of Showalter being Showalter.