My mock Orioles pick? Try Mike Leake from Arizona State. He’s come on during the College World Series; and would presumably be more Major League ready than Matzek or Wheeler.
But what do I know?
Let’s see what everyone else has to say:
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester thinks Patton, Tillman, Arrieta will be September call-ups
Glenn Clark surprised to see SI report about Vasquez
Jason Jubb would want $25k or interview on WNST for Wieters’ first home run ball
Mark Suchy wishes Happy Birthday to father, former Terp Bob Suchy
Glenn Clark says LPGA bringing hot chicks to Harford County
Ed Frankovic says Alzner making impact in Calder Cup Finals with Bears
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Huff, Mora, Roberts, Markakis all slumping right now
Mariners Official Site’s Jim Street says Vargas goes to mound for Mariners tonight vs. Bergesen, Birds
Norfolk Tides Official Site says Bobby Livingston gave up 1 run over 7 innings to lift Norfolk past Toledo
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Arrieta named Pitcher of the Week again by Eastern League
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Kolodny homered to lift Delmarva past Lake County
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Arizona State’s Mike Leake, Vanderbilt’s Mike Minor could be options for Birds with 5th pick in MLB Draft
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Keys’ Matusz on ‘fast track’ to Baltimore
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says former Oriole Pappas appearing at Sports Legends Saturday
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Justin Christian drilled 3 run homer to lift Tides past Mud Hens
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Zagone, Welty named South Atlantic League All-Stars
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck details slumps for Roberts, Markakis, Huff, Mora, Wieters
Examiner Jay Trucker says Trembley, players share blame for bad baserunning
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Birds need improved offense, pitching during homestand with Mariners, Braves, Mets
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Matt Angle ‘heating up’ for Keys
Virginian-Pilot’s Rainer Saibin says Norfolk manager Gary Allenson ‘not really’ surprised by how quickly Tides players have advanced to Baltimore
Fox Sports’ Dayn Perry says ‘even bottom feeding Orioles on the rise’ in AL East
Fox Sports’ Aram Tolegian has Orioles 29th in power rankings
Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 29th in power rankings
Sporting News’ Michael Huang mocks Matzek to Birds
Yahoo! Sports’ Steve Henson mocks Matzek to Birds
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens want ‘consistency’ from Gano, Hauschka
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says Foxworth, Ngata, Harbaugh amongst Ravens building playground at Good Samaritan Hospital
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens ‘need’ Demetrius Williams to become deep threat
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Harbaugh joining Gruden, Cowher, Fisher, Coughlin on USO tour
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Fabian Washington trying to improve hands to hold on to interceptions
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Mike Welsch says Preakness 5th place finisher Big Drama headed to Charles Town
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Belmont did good business despite no Triple Crown chance
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Quality Road getting back to work after missing Triple Crown
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Hovdey says Woolley, Ice examples of ‘parity’ in horse racing
Thoroughbred Times’ Steve Bailey says Derby winner Mine That Bird returned to Churchill Downs Monday
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says ABC’s ratings for Belmont down from ’08 (when Big Brown went for Triple Crown), up from ’07 (last time no horse had shot at Triple Crown)
Thoroughbred Times says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra breezed 6 furlongs Monday at Churchill Downs
Thoroughbred Times says Borel supports expanded gaming in Kentucky
The Sun says Jess Jackson may start Rachel Alexandra next in Mother Goose Stakes
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says suites, mezzanine level seats set to debut Sept. 12 with opener vs. James Madison
The Sun’s Jeff Barker hopes ‘rivalry’ with West Virginia grows
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut thinks Ralph has done solid job of scheduling ‘competitive, attractive nonconference games’
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Terps interested in RB prospect Khalek Shepherd (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps interested in Potomac High DE Brockenberry (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Stoglin commitment may have hurt Terps’ chances at Bartons
Examiner Steve DeClue believes Greivis Vasquez is returning, despite SI report
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says Montrose Christian coach Vetter denies report Greivis has already decided to stay in NBA Draft
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says prospect Oladipo unlikely to come to Maryland (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says former Terp Coleman now blogging for Mystics
UMBC LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Terry Foy says Rob Grimm amongst best freshmen in country
The Sun’s Edward Lee has Retrievers 16th in early ’10 poll
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says Tigers interested in Arundel QB Billy Cosh
HOPKINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Jays ranked 18th in preseason D3 poll by Sporting News
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says safety Iwuji wishes Mids could play Texas
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says Phil Steele believes Midshipmen will retain C-I-C Trophy
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says prospect Austin Beaty could be next Adam Ballard (must subscribe)
NAVY LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Christian Swezey says Stan Ross won’t be leaving Navy for Denver with Bill Tierney taking Pilots’ job
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Croatian forward Krajina committed to Mountaineers
GOLF:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says LPGA marketing itself with Twitter
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says former Maryland coach Funk qualifies for U.S. Open
BALTIMORE COLTS:
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman remembers former Colt Bill “Iron Horse” Pellington
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-If you have any idea of how I can get in touch with Merton from Indianapolis, please let me know. I’m starting to worry about him.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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