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Orioles Insider: Wedge and Dempsey will interview on same day - baltimoresun.com
Eric in the morning, Rick in the afternoon. Andy's gonna have his hands full. -zk
Orioles Insider: Scott thinks DL stint likely
Luke Scott finally decides to stop lollygagging and this is the result. Get better soon, Luke! -Stacey
Orioles notebook: Arrieta looking to bounce back
Jake Arrieta and Kranny have been working on some stuff. This stuff will hopefully make Jake good tonight. -Stacey
Britt's Bird Watch: Does Scott to the DL push up Pie?
"Pie said he planned on going to the field in Bowie Thursday afternoon to work out, but closed our conversation with 'I think I might see you tomorrow.' " Adorable! -zk
Pie isn't ready to rejoin O's in Boston | orioles.com: News
My sister! My daughter! Writing in a different place, Britt says Pie is definitely NOT coming up yet. "Both the Orioles and Felix Pie were optimistic that the energetic outfielder could rejoin the team in Boston, however, that isn't going to happen." -zk
Orioles Insider: Pie gets call, will be ready to go if Scott lands on DL
It's just...I want Felix back as you all know, but they just told us they want to give him a few more days. Can Jake Fox really not be the backup OF for three days if they think Felix might need some time? Am I overreacting? I'm just trying to look out for his well being! -Stacey (and another quarter heard from -zk)
Yankees Outslug IronBirds, Win 10-8 : The Dagger | Harford County News With an Edge
Daniel Gallen spoke with Mike Gonzalez at his rehab stint in Aberdeen. Gonzalez's plan? "Do what I do." That's reassuring. -Stacey
More after the jump.....
Cal Jr and Bill Ripken break ground on a new park in Baltimore City
Cal and Billy are building a park at the site of Memorial Stadium so the kids will have a place to go so that they'll stop being such hooligans all the time. -Stacey (I hope it comes with statues the kids can steal. -zk)
Sarasota County commissioners defend Orioles spring training deal | HeraldTribune.com
Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson and Shannon Staub took the stand Wednesday, defending the deal as one of the most transparent in county history. -zk
Likely headed to bench when Felix Pie returns, Corey Patterson is as graceful as ever - baltimoresun.com
Scorey is being the good soldier, which is a nice thing to see given some of the 4th outfielders we've had in the past. *cough* Jay Payton *cough* -zk
Bedard could return to Mariners on Tuesday - MLB- nbcsports.msnbc.com
Former Oriole Érik BUH DARD will make what could be his final rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Tacoma before possibly returning to the Mariners rotation next Tuesday. He has been dominant in his first two rehab starts, allowing two runs and striking out 11 batters in 6-2/3 innings, while walking none. Looks like the Mariners' gamble may pay off. -zk
Bobby Valentine seems as confused as you are – Sun-Sentinel
You knew that, eventually, Bobby Valentine would speak. And he has on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. "If this is a major-league process, I hope I’m never in the process again," Valentine said. "It’s very disturbing, confusing and it was insulting at times, but it’s over." Awwww, poor Bobby Valentine. Awwwww. -zk
Minor League Recaps from Dean Jones Jr.
Chris Tillman and Jeff Salazar were selected to the AAA All-Star game. Troy Patton took the loss as the Tides lost to Charlotte, although Josh Bell went 2-for-4. The Baysox beat the Erie Sea Wolves. As was mentioned in yesterday's gamethread by kba26, Nathan Moreau celebrated his pitching debut with Frederick by tossing a no-hitter. A bunch of guys had multiple hits in the Keys' 7-0 win, including Xavier Avery and, yes, Billy Rowell. Delmarva won, Aberdeen and Bluefield lost, many more details if you click through.