Do you want me to say something about Felix Pie? I already have. He has no business here. It’s borderline embarrassing. Joey Gathright can do the things Felix Pie does (and Joey Gathright is not a particularly good player either).
Do you want me to say something about Koji Uehara? I’ve already said plenty. The guy should go to the bullpen. It is tough to pay someone $5 million and then use them in relief; but it is tougher to watch a guy who physically can’t pitch the number of innings that are required from a pitcher.
Do you want me to say something about the Orioles? I’d much rather talk about soccer or Transformers.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Luke Jones says Birds’ talent ‘improved’, but team still making ‘mistakes’
Thyrl Nelson wonders if O’s ‘owe’ Roberts anything
Drew Forrester not surprised to hear Uehara dealing with ‘fatigue’
Jason Jubb says Birds’ recent moves appear to set up Aubrey Huff trade
Bob Haynie says Birds stockpiling “Aubreys”
Marco Romanell says Adam Jones mired in funk
Keith Melchior wonders if Trembley has ‘earned’ right to return to Birds
Ed Frankovic says Brashear apparently not in Caps’ plans for next season
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says errors, defensive mistakes cost Birds in loss to Marlins
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Rich Hill toes mound for Birds in attempt to avoid sweep against Sean West, Marlins
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Salazar showing value at big league level
Marlins Official Site’s Joe Frisaro says Nolasco dazzled for Fish in win over O’s
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Trembley appeared to be ‘losing patience’ with Pie after mistakes in loss
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Markakis picked up AL-leading 8th assist in loss, throwing out Hermida at plate
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds worked out 16 year old SS prospect Sano in Dominican Republic
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Uehara could miss next start with ‘elbow fatigue’
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Birds bad, but not as bad as Nats
The AP says Cody Ross, Hanley Ramirez each drove in 2 as Marlins topped Orioles
Miami Herald’s Clark Spencer says Fish back over .500 after win
South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Juan Rodriguez says Dan Meyer pitched 9th for save with Lindstrom on DL for Marlins
Palm Beach Post’s Joe Capozzi says Bonifacio showed off hustle in scoring run on Pie’s blunder
USA Today has Birds 23rd in power rankings
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
Norfolk Tides Official Site says Brandon Snyder lead Tides with 3 hits, 2 RBI in win over Pawtucket
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Perrault blew save as Binghamton rallied to top Baysox
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Garabez Rosa tallied walkoff hit in 10th in win over Staten Island
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says David Hernandez went 4 perfect innings, got no decision for Tides in win
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Zagone promoted to Frederick
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Birds trade for Indians prospect Aubrey, expect to assign him to Norfolk
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says first round pick Hobgood honored by USA Today
Frederick News-Post says Keys’ Florimon tripled, scored run in Carolina League All-Star Game
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says Hernandez pulled after 4 in case O’s need him to make Uehara’s next start
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy breaks down competition for CB jobs
The Official Site says Ravens, M&T Bank team up for annual Honor Rows Program
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ravens fans pocketing profit from PSL sales
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Flacco ‘better’ this season
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site checks in with former Terp, Seahawks UFA Dave Philistin
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says commit Delic improved stock by putting on weight
Yahoo! Sports’ Charles Robinson says former Terp Merriman ‘on mission’
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Milford Mill WR Cheeseboro ‘really likes’ Terps (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem breaks down LB’s with Seamonson (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker thinks Terps ‘could be’ Top 25 team
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Steve Francis 8th best player of Gary’s 20 years
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Johnny Rhodes 7th best player of Gary’s 20 years
Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says Stoglin finally made first visit to future home College Park
Scout.com’s Evan Daniels says not everyone surprised with rise of target Justin Coleman (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site offers opportunity to camp with Frese, players
The Diamondback’s Brian Kapur says former Terp Langhorne improved in 2nd season with Mystics
The Diamondback’s Brian Kapur says Langhorne, Toliver, Coleman, Frese were all reunited last weekend for WNBA game at Verizon Center
The Diamondback’s Michael Lemaire says Mincy joins Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Cloud in Terps’ class of 2010
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mincy ranked 13th best prospect by ESPNU
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says two years of recruiting finally landed Mincy in College Park (must subscribe)
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says trip to Ohio State gets noon kickoff, ESPN treatment
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Mids have just two games left on schedule without kickoff time determined
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says opener at Northwestern gets noon kickoff, Big Ten Network treatment
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
Examiner Jeff Hemelt says Val Teixeira honored by USL-2
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won’t run in Breeders’ Cup
Thoroughbred Times’ Steve Bailey says owner Jess Jackson nixes possible showdown between Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta on ‘plastic’ surface at Santa Anita
Thoroughbred Times’ Mike Curry says after skipping Belmont Stakes, Rachel Alexandra makes track debut in Mother Goose Stakes
The AP says Borel supportive of Jackson’s decision to keep Rachel Alexandra off synthetic tracks
SWIMMING:
The AP says Phelps nominated for 4 ESPY Awards
GOLF:
The Sun says Fred Funk commits to Constellation Energy Classic
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Funk finished 2nd at last year’s Constellation Energy Classic
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-I’ve never been to the Horseshoe before. I doubt that will change when Navy visits Ohio State; but I’m certainly tempted. A trip to Berkley probably will be out of the question given the expenses I’ve taken on in buying a new whip (thanks Koons Ford); but a trip to Columbus sounds like a lot of fun.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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