Friday Bird Droppings

Yesterday's loss was an ugly one, but, if anything, was really only a demonstration that if a rash of injuries decimates the projected 25 man roster, then the O's are in deep kimchee. Even if Spring stats are worthless, can I still mention that Manny Machado leads the team in hits and walks?

School of Roch: Showalter speaks after 7-1 loss What can one really say? Let's find out, shall we?

Jurrjens struggles with command " Britt's Bird Watch Britt unpacks an ugly inning.

Orioles P Chen wants to be more competitive | Boston Herald Haven't heard much from Wei-Yin Chen this Spring...until now!

Belfiore waits for his chance | CSN Baltimore What do YOU know about Mike Belfiore?

Orioles' Clark not flashy, but 'gets people out' | orioles.com: News Zach Clark's a pitcher!

Indignation update: Lot of articles and commentary yesterday about playoff chances and projections systems. A selection...

Showalter: Orioles aim to prove last year was no fluke USA Today invokes the dreaded "P" word.

Jerry Coleman: Orioles Can Be A Playoff Team In 2013 " CBS Baltimore Coleman seems to declare "Why not?" 2...

It's the birthday of Larry (not the coach or running back) Brown and Omar Daal.