We've made it to Friday folks.

As the dominoes continue to fall in the trade and free agent markets, Dan Duquette does his best Bartleby impression. I think we can all appreciate the Warehouse NOT making desperation moves, but the hungry gods of Birdland demand a sacrifice nonetheless!

...and if you were wondering, the holiday ticket packages are already sold out.

MLB seeks creative solution to MASN rights fees dispute between Nationals, Orioles - The Washington Post A story that is sure to continue annoying us for months.

School of Roch: Hearing from McLouth, Duquette and Showalter
"The Orioles made outfielder Nate McLouth, executive vice president Dan Duquette, manager Buck Showalter and new third base coach Bobby Dickerson available today on a conference call..." If you missed it yesterday, EME provided the blow-by-blow.

Five Free Agents The Orioles Should Target - Baltimore Sports Report Plumbing the depths, with BSR.

Ranking the 10 Best Moments of the 2012 Season for the Baltimore Orioles | Bleacher Report A Bleacher Report offering that's not terrible. How odd. Their collection of shaving cream pie photos is impressive.

ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #39: Sebastian Vader NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

On this day in 2011, the Orioles signed Tsuyosho Wada to a two year $8.15 million contract.

It's the birthday of Rodrigo Lopez.