Monday Bird Droppings

With another thrilling Pro Bowl in the books, Super Bowl week can officially begin, but you know Spring Training is getting near when the beats start talking about restaurants in Florida. Anybody here making plans to pay a visit to lovely Ed Smith stadium this March?

School of Roch: A batch of questions as spring training approaches I know Peter Schmuck and you are no Peter Schmuck, sir.

(Disclosure: I do NOT know Peter Schmuck)

Time to plan a spring training road trip to Sarasota | CSN Baltimore Gary Thorne sighting within.

Analysis of new O's Pitcher Jair Jurrjens Baltimore Sports and Life A look at Jurrjens through the lens of pitch f/x.

Camden Depot: Hall of Fame Debate for the Birds What did Jack Morris ever do to you?!

Jim Kern’s Four Incredible Seasons | FanGraphs Baseball A look at reliever usage and standards of excellence.

It's the birthday of former first rounder Josh (who?) Cenate.