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The Crystal Ball 2011: Matt Wieters | Dempsey's Army
DA looks at what Wieters might do in 2011.

Baysox To Host National Anthem Auditions | WBAL Baltimore
Can you sing? Try out to sing the national anthem at a Baysox game then.

Derrek Lee eager to take his swings with Orioles | USATODAY.com
Derrek Lee hearts Vladimir Guererro. Also, Nick Markakis and Pedro Florimon were the last two position players to arrive in camp. Really, Pedro? You're lucky to be here! 

2011 Team Preview: Baltimore Orioles | AthlonSports
Wah wah, the Orioles don't spend enough money to be good. Too bad Buck Showalter didn't bring the Yankees' payroll, ba dum bum!

Q&A w/ other AL East blogs | Baltimore Sports and Life
Chris Stoner talked to writers for each of the AL East teams to get a sense of where their team stands going into the 2011 season. 

Showalter updates Lee and more | School of Roch
Derrek Lee is still rehabbing his thumb, Buck loves his movie, and Adam Jones thinks people need to realize it's them out there playing, not Buck Showalter.

Orioles Developing New Culture Under Buck Showalter -- MLB FanHouse
Buck Showalter is amazing blah blah. 

Showalter names starter for first exhibition game | School of Roch
Brad Bergesen will start the first spring game on February 28th, followed by Chris Tillman.

ON Top 50 Prospects – #39: Troy Patton
All I know is that the Orioles are really in trouble if they're just making up players to fill their prospect lists. 

Mark Teixeira: Bury me in pinstripes | ESPN New York
Mark Teixeira says: We're the underdogs this year. I love it. No one is picking us right now. I say: Rub some $100 bills on it, you sellout. (h/t to Baltimore Sports Report for the link).

That's one of the good things about Open Thread: lots of girls willing to take their clothes off.