With Chris Tillman and Jake Arrieta amongst the Orioles’ prospects on a blistering pace right now; it will be really difficult for fans to watch Adam Eaton go out start after start and continue to struggle. The Orioles probably want to hold off on bringing up another of their “cavalry” of pitchers until mid-to-late Summer at the earliest; but watching Adam Eaton is going to get fans a bit riled up.
I’ve been riled up since the Orioles acquired Eaton personally.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Chris Bonetti says Tillman improved to 5-0 for Norfolk with win
Glenn Clark says Ravens’ passing camp amongst highlights of non-baseball week
Glenn Clark thinks transfer ‘good move’ for both Dupree, Towson
Bob Haynie wonders if Flacco will throw 20+ TD’s this season
Keith Melchior still waiting for Wieters
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says with Liz gone, bullpen greatly improved
Yankees Official Site’s Jared Diamond says pressure on Sabathia as he faces Bergesen, O’s tonight at Yankee Stadium
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Huff has won back fans with on-field performance
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Huff, Markakis could thrive with home run porch at Yankee Stadium
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman catches up former Oriole Eric Davis
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Rowell homered for Keys in loss
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Guthrie gives Birds best chance to get win at Yankee Stadium Wednesday vs. Phil Hughes
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Sabin says Fiorentino offensive star, Pauley pitching star of Tides’ doubleheader sweep of Louisville
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Caleb Joseph had 4 hits for Keys in loss
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Washington officially practices as Raven in passing camp
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham cleans up after me
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Washington improves Ravens’ ‘size’ at WR
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ravens cut Marcus Maxwell to make roster room for Washington
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Kruger showed ‘good moves’, ‘good motor’ at minicamp
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says if Rachel Alexandra runs, Borel will be on board
Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty says handle, TV ratings both up for Preakness
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Dunkirk, Chocolate Candy both work out Monday eyeing third leg of Triple Crown
Daily Racing Form’s Chuck Dybdal says Russell Baze again all-time winningest jockey
Thoroughbred Times’ Steve Bailey says Mike Smith will race at Hollywood Park instead of mounting Mine That Bird at Belmont
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Derby winning trainer Woolley could be looking for third jockey in as many Triple Crown legs
Examiner Steve DeClue thinks MJC President Chuckas should step down after Preakness infield ‘fiasco’
Reuters says Smith riding Madeo in Whittingham Stakes instead of riding at Belmont
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says former Terp Dupree transfers to Tigers
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Kennedy thinks Dupree can make ‘impact’ on CAA
Examiner Steve DeClue says Dupree ‘excited’ for chance to play for Pat Kennedy
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says transferring to Towson puts Dupree back close to Calvert Hall
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Kennedy thinks Dupree can be ‘whole package’ for Tigers
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says target J.R. Ferguson could narrow list of prospective schools soon
ESPN.com’s Bruce Feldman says Bruce Campbell ‘workout warrior’
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh chats with Ballou High School Guard prospect (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem profiles Gateway (PA) LB prospect (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps offered NJ WR prospect (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Dupree thought wins over North Carolina highlights of time in College Park
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter chats with prospect Terrence Jones, friend of commit Terrence Ross (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Mike Rubin catches up with former Terp Travis Garrison
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Christian Swezey credits Jays fans for sticking through blowout loss to Virginia
Inside Lacrosse’s Justin Redd says Gvozden particularly struggled in loss to Cavs
The Sun’s Edward Lee says ’94 last time Hopkins, no other state teams reached Final Four
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Pietramala knows just how good Virginia’s Bratton brothers are
The Sun’s Edward Lee says ’88 only other year since ’71 when Jays, state teams shut out of semifinals
Examiner Steve DeClue thinks having no Jays, Terps, etc. in Final Four ‘pathetic’
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says FB Vince Murray looking forward to Ohio State game most
Go Mids details how Pasadena (TX) FB Snelson ended up in Annapolis
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says M&T Bank Stadium finalist for 2010-2014 Army-Navy Games
BLAST:
The Official Site says Crystal Palace’s Healey amongst 7 Blast players playing in USL
SWIMMING:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Phelps bitter he missed on Kentucky Derby bet
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Heading to Owings Mills tonight to check out Ravens passing camp. With a battle for the backup QB job, it will be interesting to see what John Beck and Troy Smith show. I still get the feeling that John Beck will ultimately be the backup QB, but I think he will get the job so the Ravens can use Troy Smith in more gadget plays.
-Philadelphia has made a STRONG push to get all five Army/Navy games between 2010 and 2014; and the city of Baltimore really needs to take the push just as seriously. Terry Hasseltine was hired by the state of Maryland to bring major sporting events to the area last Summer, and so far I’ve been unmoved by what has been brought. The Chelsea-AC Milan match is a good start; but the city lost the Dew Action Sports Tour; and the future of Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour in the state is also in question. Navy/Notre Dame, Navy/Maryland, and Navy/Ohio State all have a future in Baltimore; but Army/Navy is the biggest of them all; and will generate (arguably) the most revenue for the state. With no arena to bring in NCAA Tournament events just yet, and Pimlico really only being used for Sporting Events a couple days a year; this is a significantly important event.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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