Did you realize Nick Markakis and Adam Jones were tied for the MAJOR LEAGUE LEAD in runs scored with 29 each?
WHY COULDN’T THE TEAM HAVE JUST GOTTEN SOME MORE PLAYERS?!?!?!?!?!
Sorry, that is all.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Bob Haynie says O’s ‘worse’ than we thought
Glenn Clark says Ravens mini-camp amongst highlights of non-baseball week
Rex Snider wonders if horse racing ‘humane’
Drew Forrester says Birds not going ‘0 for May’
Glenn Clark says former Terp Nicholas one of 4 players to win NCAA Championship, EuroLeague Championship
Ed Frankovic says Ovechkin’s hat trick powers Caps past Penguins
Nestor Aparicio says Caps now legitimate contender for Stanley Cup
Drew Forrester says Crosby also tallied hat trick in Pens’ loss
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Roberts breaks out of slump to score go-ahead run, hit 2 run HR to put game out of reach in win over Rays
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds, Uehara go for mini-sweep tonight vs. Garza, Rays
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley will go with closer ‘committee’ of Sherrill, Ray, Johnson, etc.
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says injured Sarfate undergoing ‘further testing’ on arm
Rays Official Site’s Bill Chastain says Kazmir struggles as Rays fall to Birds
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Markakis lead off win with 3 run homer
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Baez not being moved into closer mix
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Baez threw two scoreless innings to get win
The Sun says A-Rod may make return this weekend at Camden Yards
The Sun’s Candus Thomson says former Oriole Minor ‘at home’ coaching Shorebirds
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman ‘catches up with’ former Oriole Triandos
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Rich Hill, David Hernandez to pitch tonight for Tides in doubleheader
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says former Oriole Millar having great start with Blue Jays
Examiner Jay Trucker says Eaton went into 6th inning, collected no decision in Orioles’ win
Examiner Jay Trucker says O’s had no MVP last week
The AP says Huff sac fly, Wigginton RBI double in 7th put Birds ahead for good
St. Petersburg Times’ Joe Smith says Rays lose to ‘woeful’ Orioles
Tampa Tribune’s Tony Fabrizio says Longoria homered for Rays in loss
Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Orioles 27th in power rankings
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says Beck officially signs with Ravens
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says 150 members of organization participated in ALS run to supports Brigance
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says cheerleader went from Mt. Airy to swimsuit calendar cover girl
The Official Site’s Dave Lang offers more pictures of cheerleaders in bikinis (it’s not like you’d want to read the story anyway)
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens cut Bouman to make room for Beck
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says former Bengals/Patriots WR Kelley Washington to get tryout with Ravens
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Dilfer best backup QB in Ravens history
Examiner Tony Wisniewski thinks undrafted Duke WR Riley will make team
Examiner Tony Wisniewski says Gaither ‘in-line for big contract’ after season
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Washington previously tried out with Redskins
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ravens now have Flacco, Beck, Smith, and Buffalo UFA Willy at QB
Washington Post’s Mark Maske says Beck now re-unites with Cam Cameron
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Washington could give Ravens ‘depth’ at WR, contribution on special teams
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Beck signing, Bouman release leaves Ravens ‘inexperienced’ at QB
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Catalino finds midfield role ‘challenging’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps will still play Georgetown next season despite Hoyas’ move to Big East
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Tyler Smith, Jamarr Robinson, C.J. Brown, Danny O’Brien to compete for starting QB job in 2010
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Terps will have late kickoff at Cal next fall
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says DHB thinks highly of McCree (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Mike Rubin chats with Maryland QB commit Tyler Smith (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The AP says former Terps Nicholas, Jasikevicius win EuroLeague title with Panathinaikos
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Will Barton still has Terps involvement
Examiner Matthew Bouchard says Terps ‘need’ Stephenson
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Ross’ performance highlights Terps’ targets at I-95 Challenge (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter checks in with target Will Regan’s performance in Providence (must subscribe)
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Pietramala thinks Loyola belonged in NCAA Tournament
UMBC LACROSSE:
The Sun’s John Weaver says Retrievers could be ‘Final Four team’
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Seaman to be retained ‘for at least another season’
HORSE RACING:
Preakness Official Site says Hull-son of Holy Bull-headed to Pimlico for 2nd jewel of Triple Crown
Preakness Official Site says Pioneerof The Nile, Musket Man, Join in the Dance, General Quarters, Friesan Fire all ‘under consideration’ for Derby
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says Mine That Bird was planned for Belmont next, but will run for Black Eyed Susans instead
Daily Racing Form’s Bill Tallon says former trainer Cotey ‘thrilled’ for success of Mine That Bird despite no longer being involved
Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty says handle down at Derby, but TV ratings up
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says I Want Revenge to get 6 weeks-2 months off
Daily Racing Form’s Steve Andersen says trainer Machowsky ‘has no regrets’ for keeping Kelly Leak out of Derby
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says Big Drama confirmed for Preakness
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Old Hilltop breathed ‘sigh of relief’ when Mine That Bird committed to Preakness
The AP’s Jeffrey McMurray says Woolley running Mine That Bird at Preakness because he ‘looked good’ in morning run
The AP says Derby ratings highest in 17 years
CBS Sports’ Lesley Visser says Triple Crown might benefit from becoming ‘playoff’ races
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Name SOMEONE the closer….if the closer role matters. If you don’t have a closer, you might as well say “Does it really matter? We’re terrible!” Why not let Chris Ray take a chance?
-I still think Troy Smith will be the Ravens’ backup. I think the release of Todd Bauman was a sign that the Ravens planned to keep Flacco, Smith, and Beck; and they wouldn’t expect Smith to come back as the #3 guy.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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