Monday Bird Droppings

After a brief, ultimately disappointing homestand, the O's are off to Boston and New York. As indicated by yesterday's pummeling of the AL East Offseason Champion Blue Jays, the Red Sox appear to be in a fighting mood. As you may have heard, it's another day game (2 p.m. start) as the Orioles play in their third opener of the young season.

Big sports week in general with the NCAA hoops championship game tonight and the Masters starting up.

Any worthwhile, non-spoiler-y Game of Thrones or Mad Men chatter?

School of Roch: Navarro on standby as possible roster move (Ayala update) This feels oddly familiar...

Gonzalez not pitching in Red Sox series | CSN Baltimore Buck's got his reasons.

Check out Alexi Casilla's acrobatic tag - CBSSports.com Pretty sweet.

Orioles realize they can't rely on runs in bunches all season - Baltimore Sun Can't rely on runs on bunches, can't rely on squeakers...might as well just forfeit now.

Minnesota Twins: Pedro Florimon has Orioles coach to thank in victory - TwinCities.com Thanks a lot, Coach Dickerson!

Kernels: Favorite quirks from Opening Week - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN A little love for Chris Davis from the four letter network.

Camden Depot: Original Signees on International League Rosters The Depot briefly tours the International League.

It's the birthday of fellow Oregonians Jeremy Guthrie and Brian Burres, Matt Antonelli and Dane Sardinha.