I wasn’t overly impressed by Chris Tillman last night; but it was just one start. He was good, he made a few mistakes, and he showed a few positive signs.says Aubrey Huff ended skid with big hit in win
A Brad Bergesen win today would go a long way to keep some positive feelings alive in the Orioles’ clubhouse.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Nestor Aparicio
Luke Jones says Demetrius Williams had knee stretched out on sidelines during afternoon practice
Nestor Aparicio says Phillies probably not potential suitor for Sherrill
Bob Haynie says Jones helped Tillman offensively and defensively
Nestor Aparicio says long negotiating over contracts like Oher’s ‘necessary evil’
Keith Melchior gives Trembley ‘D’ grade
ORIOLES:says Tillman didn’t factor in decision, but Birds beat Royals anyway
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The Official Site’s Brian Eller says Bergesen takes hill in finale for Birds today against Hochevar, KC
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says torn labrum lands Rich Hill on DL
Royals Official Site’s Dick Kaegel says Greinke left with lead, but bullpen couldn’t hold it as O’s beat Royals
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Tillman gave up 3 homers, went just 4 2/3 innings; but Birds won debut
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Angels, Dodgers considered ‘most likely’ possible trade destinations for Sherrill
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Tillman ‘kept his composure’ after early struggles
Examiner Jay Trucker says Trembley went with Zaun behind plate instead of Wieters in Tillman’s debut
The AP says Jones homered, drove in 3 for Birds in win
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says nearly 20,000 saw Birds beat Royals at Camden Yardssays Trembley wasn’t ‘aware’ Hill had torn labrum
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land
The AP says Hill told reporters tear went back to time with Cubs
Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton says Robinson Tejeda, John Bale can’t seal job for Royals out of bullpen
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:says Fiorentino hero as Tides rallied to beat Indianapolis
Norfolk Tides Official Site
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Tanaka winner as Baysox topped Connecticut
Frederick Keys Official Site says Beato lead way as Keys shut out Salem
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Bordes loser as Delmarva swept by Asheville in Game 2
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Elvin Polanco homered, but Shorebirds lost to Asheville in Game 1
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Tyler Sexton loser as Ironbirds shut out by Hudson Valley
Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Helmick, Flacco homered; but Orioles lost to Princeton
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Alberto Castillo earned win in relief for Tides over Indians
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Matt Angle picked up game winning RBI as Keys topped Red Sox
Frederick News-Post’s Greg Swatek says pro wrestler King Kong Bundy made appearance for Keys at Harry Grove Stadium
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says organization concerned with (time) length of Arrieta’s starts
RAVENS:says Oher agrees to 5 year contract
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Davon Drew, Lamar Divens back to practice, off PUP list
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Justin Harper star of Wednesday’s Training Camp practices
The Official Site says Harbaugh doesn’t think Flacco ‘any different’ this season
The Official Site says NFL Official Morelli to explain rules changes Saturday in Westminster
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ravens, Steelers, Jets only teams to have all Draft picks signed
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens hoping Heap can get back to ‘top form’
The Sun’s Edward Lee and Jamison Hensley say Derrick Martin trying to make team as safety due to large number of CB’s on roster
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Training Camp different for Flacco this year being ‘the guy’
The Sun says McNair’s family to be ‘taken care of’ despite QB not leaving will
The Sun’s Edward Lee says vets Reed, Nakamura, Bannan, Marcus Smith all attended practice
The Sun’s Edward Lee says LJ Smith dealing with sore hamstring
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Westminster police had set up speed traps on Tuesday due to start of Training Camp
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Gregg’s ability to ‘cut and run without incident’ positive sign he has healed
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says father Sean Tuohy said Oher tried to leave Memphis for Camp every day this week
Carroll County Times’ Daniel Henderson says former Virginia Tech WR Harper trying to ‘make up’ for missing ’08 season
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says LJ Smith missed Wednesday practice, not dealing with ‘serious injury’
The AP says Oher’s deal expected to be worth more than Mendenhall’s deal in ’08 at same Draft slot
Washington Times’ Ryan O’Halloran and Rachel Orland say Ravens ‘need’ receiver
USA Today’s Sean Leahy says ESPN’s Cris Carter thinks Ravens have reached point of ‘desperation’ in WR search
SI’s John Lopez says ‘Ravens season waiting’ on Mason’s decision
NBC Sports’ Gregg Rosenthal says Oher will be in town for first full squad practice Friday
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Heap has ‘lot of doubters’
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Rice will have 710 yards, 4 TD’s this season
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:says Baltz, Wujciak named preseason All-ACC
The Official Site
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Princeton Review notes Terps as having best athletic facilities in country
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Torrey Smith surprisingly NOT on All-ACC team
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says Terps trying to make up for O-Line departures with 123 career starts, including All-ACC Edwin Williams
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says preseason nods have ‘limited value’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Rhode Island to visit Terps in 2013
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps tend to outperform preseason expectations
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Terps already have 13 commitments for ’10, still involved with one major recruit
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says North Carolina, Michigan State, Illinois, Virginia Tech were also interested in Terps commit Nate Clarke (must subscribe)says new coach Bakich has to make Terps ‘relevant’
TERRAPINS BASEBALL:
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:says Flip Saunders almost became Terp
Washington Post’s Matt Bonesteel
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:says Frese, Terps prepared to open final camp of summer
The Official Site
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter profiles Terps target Alicia DeVaughn (must subscribe)offers details on alumni tailgate events
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site
The Official Site says Tigers to make appearances on Big Ten Network, Comcast SportsNet this season
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Ambrose expects players to ‘work hard’
The Diamondback’s Chris Eckard says Terps generated $54 million of revenue in ’07-‘08
TOWSON LACROSSE:says former Tiger Drew Pfarr passed away at age 27
The Official Site
NAVY FOOTBALL:says Pospisil named to AFCA Good Works Team
The Official Site
SWIMMING:says Phelps made ‘statement’ by breaking record without full body suit
Swimnetwork.com
Tribune Newspapers’ Lisa Dillman says Phelps bounced back from loss in Rome by winning 200 fly in record time
Washington Post’s Amy Shipley says closest swimmer Korzeniowski 1.72 seconds behind Phelps at World Championships
Washington Post’s Amy Shipley says Phelps plans to race short course events in Baltimore, Washington later this year
The AP’s Paul Newberry says Phelps surpassed Spitz by breaking 34th world record of career
USA Today’s Vicki Michaelis says Bowman thought Phelps was in ‘good spirits’ before crushing competition in 200 fly
HORSE RACING:says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra to arrive at Monmouth for Haskell Invitational tomorrow
The Sun
BALTIMORE MARINERS:announces job opportunities for next season
The Official Site
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-The Ravens were going to get a deal done with Michael Oher; and I think that it took a fair amount of time for both sides.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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