O's news:
Andy MacPhail opts not to return to Orioles - baltimoresun.com
Who will replace MacPhail is unknown, but the belief is that manager Buck Showalter, who many saw as the leading candidate, will stay in the dugout. Club owner Peter Angelos and Showalter met Friday, but neither would comment on what was discussed.
2011 Orioles Retrospective: Mitch Atkins | Camden Crazies
You know what I enjoy about Daniel's yearly retrospective? He doesn't leave anyone out.
12 Baseball Analysts On Who Should Be The O’s GM | Baltimore Sports and Life
Lots of opinions. Lots and lots of opinions.
New GM for the O’s? Let’s Think Inside the Home Box Office | Baltimore Sports Report
Some lighthearted fun over at BSR. I happen to think Prop Joe would be an outstanding GM.
Playoffs:
The Brewers and Cardinals won, sending the Diamondbacks and Phillies home. They'll meet in the NLCS tomorrow night. The ALCS between the Rangers and Tigers starts tonight. Enjoy these playoff clips courtesy of some of the other SBN sites:
Thud: Cardinals 1, Phillies 0 - The Good Phight
The Phillies 2011 season came to a surprising end tonight, with the St. Louis Cardinals advancing to the National League Championship Series behind a dominant performance from Chris Carpenter, topping the Phillies 1-0 in Game Five of the Division Series.
POSTSEASON PLUSHDAMENTALS! Brewers Advance To NLCS On Nyjer Morgan Walkoff Single - Brew Crew Ball
Yes, plushdamentals.
Tigers keep proving doubters wrong as they beat Yankees to advance to the ALCS - Bless You Boys
A story of redemption for Jim Leyland, Don Kelly, and Delmon Young as Tigers advance to ALCS.