I do hope everyone's day was lovely and serene yesterday. I spent the day watching the bulk of Ken Burns' documentary 'Baseball', while checking in vain to see if Die Hard or Lethal Weapon or Gremlins or other quality seasonal fare would be aired on any channel. Alas, twas not meant to be...Let's see if there are any links of interest on this Boxing Day.

Which five pitchers will make up your Orioles rotation? - baltimoresun.com
Who ya got, Chatters. Hit the comments up with some rotations. Remember to factor in options and whatnot.

Camden Depot: Why Giving Up a Draft Pick for LaRoche Might Make Sense

While staunchly on the anti-LaRoche side, I'm still normally open to at least exploring the pro-stance's argument. But that picture at the top just solidifies my preconceived stance. Just say No, to LaRo!

School of Roch: Reserving judgment on the bench

You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head...

Showalter now a Baltimore fixture | CSN Baltimore

"On Sunday, Showalter was at home, hoping to watch some football, but Duquette kept calling to exchange ideas to solicit input." Well...ain't HBGM just a Chatty Cathy now?

Today is the birthday of Jim Traber, Storm Davis, Jeff Stone, and Stu Miller. In 1995 the O's traded for David Wells (side note: his BR page lists him as 6'4", 187 lbs. Ha! Laughable, maign!)