I am going to agree with Ronny on this one. I think the Orioles have a lot more going for them than us, at this point. They actually have a really good farm system and were able to cash in on the Bedard trade last year. The Nats and the Orioles are both in real tough divisions, so I think it is tough to say which team will make the playoffs first, but IMO the Orioles are in a much better position than us (I mean c'mon last place)
The O's are a last place team too. They'll never finish ahead of the Yankees/Sox/Rays. Look at how mediocre the Mets/Phils are. They are old teams too. The NL East is up for grabs.