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The Earl Weave dynasty Orioles had slightly above average pitching (not nearly as great as people believe, but above average), good pop at 1B and RF and occasionally behind the plate or in left, and all-time great team defense, anchored by four of the best fielders to ever play their respective positions - Paul Blair (7th all time on my list of great defensive center fielders), Bobby Grich (6th all time on my list of great defensive second basemen), Mark Belanger (SECOND all time on my list of the greatest defensive shortstops...behind only Ozzie Smith), and Brooks Robinson (FIRST all time among third basemen).
Dr. D always asks me if I REALLY believe that a relatively pedestrian offense and pitching staff backed by sensational defense can win 90-100 games...perhaps he should go check out those Oriole teams.  Or the 1900s Cubs.