Maybe I'm just in the wrong business. In scant few Washington weeks, there's been talk of cliffs, trillion dollar coins and high stakes negotiations while we yearn for the flimsiest of trade rumors and the occasional indy league signing. Indeed, these are hard times for the bird-centric hot stove junkie. Eh...I'll still take the latter.

School of Roch: Markakis: "I'm good to go" Always a riveting interview...

As camp nears, Orioles looking to add pitching | orioles.com: News A more complete version of the DD comments that were discussed in yesterday's open thread.

Manny Machado, Orioles Make Apple iPad Commercial "The Baltimore Orioles young third baseman Manny Machado was quickly featured in a new commercial for Apple's iPad mini. Did you spot him?"

Orioles Caravan to visit four Maryland affiliate locations | orioles.com: News If you can't make FanFest, maybe you can do a little bird watching in your own neck of the woods.

On this day in 2002, the Orioles returned OPACY to its original dimensions. The one year experiment with the fences led to a 44 home run decrease for the orange and black.

While not an O, it's always worth celebrating the birthday of Wonderful Terrific Monds III.