I’ll make a weekend pick for you.
The Birds will lose 2 of 3 to the Red Sox.
Thoughts on the Sherrill deal?
I’m not moved that much either way. Sherrill was pretty good, so it will be unfortunate to lose him. But if these kids can play, no one will be angry about the deal.
Reed wearing the red “no contact” jersey in practice?
Probably a precautionary measure.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Luke Jones says Oher ‘story of triumph over tragedy’
Nestor Aparicio says Josh Bell hit .296 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI for Chattanooga
Luke Jones says Ravens added WR Thomas White from Baylor
Drew Forrester wishes Birds ‘buying’ instead of ‘selling’
Nestor Aparicio says every hitter in Orioles lineup got hit in win
Lawson Lambert says Terps already starting season with good news, bad news
Glenn Clark says new Towson coach Ambrose knows ‘Perception is reality’
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Bergesen left game in 7th, but lead Birds to victory over Royals beforehand
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Sherrill traded to Dodgers for prospects Joshua Bell, Steve Johnson
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Chris Ray, Sarfate may be nearing returns from rehab
Royals Official Site’s Dick Kaegel says Hochevar loser as O’s topped Royals
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Steve Johnson son of former Oriole Dave Johnson, St. Paul’s graduate
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says 19,000 at Camden Yards saw Birds earn series split with Royals
The Sun’s Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec say Jim Johnson ‘expected’ to get first chance to replace Sherrill as closer
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Red Sox will throw Smoltz, Beckett, Buchholz this weekend in Baltimore
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck understands skepticism towards Rich Hill injury
The Sun’s Lorraine Mirabella says Ripken Foundation to build youth ballpark at Memorial Stadium site
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says trading another veteran ‘unlikely’ for Birds
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks trade means Birds planning on holding on to Mora or Huff for another season
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Wieters extended hitting streak to 7 in win
Examiner Jay Trucker says ‘Flat Breezy’ gets chance to play for contender in Los Angeles
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says both Bell, Johnson assigned to Bowie
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Bergesen was on crutches after game, but X-rays were negative
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Rockies reportedly interested in Hendrickson
The AP says Birds will recall Mickolio to take Sherrill’s roster spot
The AP says Wigginton homered for Birds in win
Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton says John Buck homered for Royals in loss
LA Times’ Dylan Hernandez says Sherrill excited to be in playoff race
Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown has Birds 26th in power rankings
Yahoo! Sports’ Gordon Edes says Sherrill will be setup man for Broxton with Dodgers
SI’s Ted Keith has Birds 24th in power rankings
Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi say Birds WON’T trade Hendrickson to Rockies
ESPN.com’s Rob Neyer impressed that Birds managed to swap reliever for two prospects
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
Norfolk Tides Official Site says Andy Mitchell loser as Norfolk fell to Indianapolis
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Erbe ‘impressive’ in no decision, but Baysox fell to Connecticut
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Kenny Moreland improved to 6-1 with win over Hudson Valley
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Brandon Snyder, Justin Turner, Jeff Fiorentino each tallied RBI for Tides in loss to Indians
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says St. Paul’s grad Steve Johnson joins McDonough grad Erbe with Baysox
Frederick News-Post says Keys’ game in Lynchburg suspended in 4th due to rain
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says Tides catcher Robby Hammock thinks Andy Mitchell will ‘pitch in big leagues’
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Kruger has to ‘take back seat’ to Suggs, try to earn playing time
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says McGahee, Grubbs off PUP list, Kelley Washington headed to it
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Newsome spent summer reading Oher book ‘Blind Side’
The Official Site says Tuesday special women’s fan club gathering at Training Camp
The Official Site says Oher ‘felt like he let team down’ by not being in Westminster Monday
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Oher gets $7.8 million guaranteed
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says WR, kicking battles amongst interesting storylines as full Camp opens
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Kelley Washington on PUP list due to flu
The Sun’s Mike Preston says fans arrived at McDaniel College this morning before 6am
The Sun’s Mike Preston says with Gaither and Oher, Ravens putting together ‘dominating’ offensive line
The AP says status of McNair’s Foundation up in air
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Oher’s deal has total maximum value of $13.795 million
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Reed placed on PUP list
SI’s John Lopez says Kruger ‘story of perseverance’
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens’ crowded secondary ‘good problem to have’
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Sun says former Terp Heyward-Bey signs guaranteed $23.5 million deal with Raiders
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says ’08 first team All-ACC’er Da’Rel Scott left off preseason list
Washington Post’s Zach Berman says DC could be considered for ACC Championship Game
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says former Terp Stephen Smalls could make impact with Rhode Island this season
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says ‘much of (Terps’) hopes pinned on (Chris) Turner’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Gossett Team House part of reason Terps honored by Princeton Review
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says ATH prospect/would-be Georgia commit Devin Burns now considering Terps (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s John Talty says Archbishop Carroll coach Houchens thinks new Terps commit Nate Clarke farther ahead than Jared Gaither at this point in prep career
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles prospect James Johnson from Las Vegas (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles target Mychal Parker from Las Vegas (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles target Terrence Jones from Las Vegas (must subscribe)
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Kennedy added former Kentucky player, coach Allen Edwards to staff
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site offers complete preseason release (pdf)
The Official Site says Midshipmen to speak to Severna Park youth football players
Go Mids’ David Ausiello says Army looks more and more like Navy (must subscribe)
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will be ‘odds on favorite’ to win tomorrow’s West Virginia Derby
Daily Racing Form’s Mike Farrell says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra 4-5 favorite for Haskell Invitational
Thoroughbred Times’ Tim Nichols says Summer Bird trainer Ice expects to give Rachel Alexandra ‘run for her money’
SWIMMING:
Tribune Newspapers’ Lisa Dillman says Lochte topped Phelps’ record in 200 medley
Washington Post’s Amy Shipley says rival Cavic thinks Phelps should get high tech swimsuit
USA Today’s Vicki Michaelis says Cavic thinks Phelps should wear Arena X-Glide on Jaked J01 suit
USA Today’s Vicki Michaelis says Phelps cheered on Lochte from stands in Rome
The AP’s Paul Newberry says Cavic thinks Phelps just being ‘loyal’ to Speedo
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
The Official Site says Palace to scrimmage college stars team at Baltimore International Festival this weekend
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Gotta get to Westminster, maybe to introduce myself to Al Saunders.
Talk to you this weekend.
-G
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