Monday Open Thread

MacPhail: Trembley's job safe through season -- baltimoresun.com
Even if the Orioles' second-half swoon continues, president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said Friday that manager Dave Trembley's job is secure through the end of the 2009 season. "I have no intention of making any changes in-season," MacPhail said. "We'll address the option when the year ends."

The Canadian Press: Mariners: Erik Bedard's season over
As Stacey posted in one of the threads, Bedard has the dreaded Fabrum Bear.

Zaun blasts music, Toronto - Baseball - Bradenton.com
Former Oriole Gregg ZAUN! hit a pinch-hit grand slam Sunday to help the Rays pull within 3 1/2 games of the wild card.

Hoppy to turn pro, sign with Orioles : Sports : The Buffalo News
The O's sign a centerfielder named Hoppy, their 28th-round pick. 

Ballard grabs Mid-Am lead with first-round 66
Former Oriole pitcher Jeff Ballard was leading the 23rd annual Montana State Mid-Amateur tournament, but eventually gave way to a guy named Dave Eames. (Yes, this one's a bit of a stretch.)

Commercial Real Estate: Bigger slots casino eyed next to Camden Yards
With no debate, the board granted slots developers room to build a casino with 3,750 video slot machines on 11 acres of city-owned land that fronts Russell Street.

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