Dave Trembley's Orioles Stop Losing Streak: Is It Enough to Keep Him Employed?

Dave Trembley was able to sleep a little easier—for now.

The Orioles (2-11), led by top pitching prospect Brian Matusz, were able to hold off the Athletics (9-5) and get another notch in the win column, winning the game 8-3.

Ty Wigginton, leading the team with a .290 batting average, was able to drive in four runs, providing the O's with some breathing room. Wigginton has been an unlikely force, providing one of the only "hot" bats on a team of potential, proving that he's deserved a spot on the lineup.

Matusz is proving to be the talent he's been predicted to be for years, striking out eight and allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk in 6.1 innings. But the question still remains, is this the end or the beginning?

Touted as one of the best "upcoming" clubs in baseball, the Orioles have fallen short all season with errors that are evident of inexperienced players. Could this win stop the hemorrhaging, or will the O's continue to be a team suffering the consequences of a Peter Angelos ownership?

Recent talk has emerged of Cal Ripken expressing an interest in joining the organization. He recently made this statement:

"In my baseball experience, rumors and stories seem to break when things aren't going well. Let me address recent media reports.

"First, I want to say that Mr. Angelos never said that he didn't want me to get credit for any success that the club might have. That's just not true. I have had a very good relationship with Peter for a long time. He has been an advisor to me, a great supporter of my foundation, and it is because of him that we have an Orioles affiliate in Aberdeen.

"I have met with Andy and Peter on a number of occasions to discuss many subjects. Ultimately our discussions have turned to baseball, the Orioles, and me. I have enjoyed those talks very much, and yes, the subject has been broached about me potentially joining the organization. I look forward to those talks continuing.

"I have been consistent in my statements about a return to baseball since my retirement in 2001. With my son Ryan approaching the end of high school in a couple of years, I have been thinking more seriously about a return to the big league game. I am more excited now to explore all opportunities and find the right situation that could lead me to the next phase of my life."

There have been two sides to this debate. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports posted that Angelos had declined Ripken a position for two reasons: a. Angelos doesn't want Ripken to receive credit for the turnaround and success (this is of course hypothetical); b. There could also be concern about putting a legend such as Ripken in a position to fail, a situation that would be uncomfortable for all.

As always, Angelos has denied these claims, stating that he would be open to discussing a front office position with Ripken. 

Only a short amount of time into this year's season, and it's already looking like "13" will be the lucky or unlucky number in Baltimore, depending on how you see it. Ticket prices were raised to be closer in line with the "league average," and now you're actually charged more if you don't buy your tickets ahead of time.

In addition, in the 19-year history of Camden Yards we reached a new low...in attendance with 9,129 people showing up to watch the O's play the Rays.

On the plus side, we're only 114 days away from the first preseason game of the Ravens, so at least we have something to smile about in Baltimore...