Monday Bird Droppings

Off day blues.

School of Roch: Showalter speaks after 2-1 win ...but does he sing?

Berken gets first win, Tides claim fifth straight victory | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com I grudgingly tip mu hat to Berken. Hoes and Avery had excellent weeks, for what it's worth.

Diamondbacks, Hernandez Agree To Extension: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com Good ob ya, Dave.

On this day in 1970, the O's beat the Red Sox 13-8 in extra innings. The Orioles had trailed 7-0 in the 5th, but were powered by 4 hit games from Don Buford and Merv Rettenmund and a 3 hit, 3 walk game from Boog Powell. Moe Drabowsly pitched a solid 5 innings of relief.

In 1999, Jesse Orosco set the major league for appearances with 1,051 and Harold Baines hit two homers in a 9-8 loss.

It's the birthday of Dick Drago. He must break you.