As I report to you from way back behind enemy lines, I wish those of you celebrating Christmas a merry one. Those of you that aren't should ready their pocketbooks for an exciting day of Hollywood blockbusters tomorrow. I shall be hard at work this evening putting birds on the hearts and minds of the unwashed masses.

Report: Orioles, Showalter progressing on contract extension - CBSSports.com Git 'er done.

Steve Melewski: Are 18 MLB teams better than the Orioles? Heh.

Mariners trade rumors: Justin Smoak could be dealt, Orioles have interest - SB Nation Seattle My gift to you is to not include a pun in this clipping.

Ugueth Urbina is out of prison | HardballTalk Former apple of Dan Duquette's eye...is there an indy league in his future?

On this day in 1969, Curt Flood demanded free agency in a letter to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn; Johnny Oates passed away on this day in 2004.

It's the birthday of the Mentor, Kevin Millwood.