Wednesday Bird Droppings

Baseball Nation previews the American League East - Baseball Nation
Neyer and Brisbee banter 'bout the AL East.

2013 Preview: Baltimore Orioles | HardballTalk

The opening paragraph seems directed straight towards duck.

Scout.com: 2013 Major League previews: AL East

What'd you say? You want ANOTHER AL East preview article? Well, sit right down and enjoy!

Baltimore Orioles 2013 Season Preview | Fanspeak Baltimore Orioles

What's that? Your Preview article appetite is not sated yet? Chow down some more!

PressBox: How Much Will Brian Roberts Contribute This Season?

Expect nothing, and you shall never be disappointed.

Replacing Wilson Betemit | Baltimore Sports and LifeBaltimore Sports and Life

I'll state my preference again: vs. RHP put McLouth in LF and Nolan at DH; vs. LHP put Nolan in LF and Pearce at DH.

Showalter still deciding on pitching staff | CSN Baltimore

DuBroff breaks done the juggling act Buck is currently engaged in.

School of Roch: Gausman on Gausman (Orioles lose 9-5)

All the beats, save Steve-O are downplaying Gausman's chances. But I remain convinced that he is but a Chris Tillman DL trip coupled with a lingering back injury to Steve Johnson away from making the rotation, and possibly the Opening Day start at OPACY.

Steve Melewski: Orioles minor leaguer Tyler Townsend has retired

Best wishes to Tyler in his future pursuits.