The Orioles begin 2018 with a threadbare starting rotation and now just six weeks to fill it, and find a market that has only changed in ways that disadvantage them.
Since free agency opened in November, there's been scant movement on the pitching market except for some smart, targeted signings the Orioles themselves could've benefited from.
Instead, other teams outbid them and they're left looking at a market with a big gulf in quality between the top few arms and everyone else.
Here's a breakdown of how the pitching landscape looks for the Orioles, who need at least three starters to complement the returning Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy.
