The embattled long-time shot caller at the top of the Orioles' food chain is on about as hot a seat as any other MLB executive out there, and the moves he does or does not make could very well end up deciding if he still has his current job come Winter Meetings.

The Orioles exited the All-Star break with hopes of getting back into the playoff race. The way they’ve played since has forced everyone — the players, the front office and the fan base — to realize that goal isn’t realistic any longer.