Tuesday Open Thread

Matoooooooooooooooooooooos!!!

Wieters to catch Matusz's debut - baltimoresun.com
#1 pick will catch #1 pick tonight.

From BGSU Orange to Baltimore Orange
A nice local-boy-makes-good piece about Nolan Reimold, formerly of Bowling Green State University.

Cecil Whig - Elkton, MD > Sports > COLUMN: Late swoon may be positive
John Davis of the Cecil Whig argues that if Strasburg doesn't sign with the Gnats, the Orioles should tank the rest of their season and draft him next year.

LOCAL BRIEFS: Palomar's Webb signs with Orioles : North County Times - Californian 08-03-2009
All of Baltimore breathed a little easier as the Birds finally signed their 30th-round draft pick. Brenden Webb, a centerfielder, will report to the Gulf Coast league. 

Weaver's Tantrum: Pitchers on the DL
Dave over at Weaver's Tantrum is rightfully pissed that Earl Weaver was snubbed in the Sporting News' 50 Greatest Coaches of All Time (in any sport).

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: MLB
My ex-boyfriend Daniel Cabrera signs a minor league deal with Diamondbacks. Remember Cabrera Bowl? That was fun. Until it wasn't. 

Mora, Trembley settle dispute | orioles.com: News
Melvin Mora and Dave Trembley patch up their differences. Also, Melvin states, "I don't have hair on my tongue." In case you were wondering. 

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