The 2005 season saw the Baltimore Orioles leap into first place in the division early, leading their American League East brethren from mid-April well into June before a cold spell -- and a hot Boston Red Sox -- caught up to the Boston Orioles for good. Paced by April Player of the Month Brian Roberts (.314, 18 HR, 27 Steals), the Baltimore Orioles stayed in the race most of the summer. A plethory of injuries and locker room turmoil surrounding Rafael Palmeiro derailed a once-promising year, and cost manager Lee Mazzilli his job on Aug. 4. His replacement, Sam Perlozzo, went 23-32 after taking over, his club finishing the year in fourth place at 74-88.