Monday Bird Droppings

It's a dreary off day, but a dreary off day after a win. So much better than the alternative. We get to bask in the afterglow of a fine Kevin Gausman start, ponder the meaning of a critical 17 game stretch without a day off in which the O's managed a 9-8 record...and other things! Coming this week: games in Houston and Tampa, the MLB Draft.

Game of Thrones chat? Sure! Mad Men speculation? Why not?! This is your open thread, folks.

School of Roch: Showalter speaks after 4-2 victory One stop shopping for folksy witticisms...

Most draft picks in top 40 since 2006 means more work for Orioles' scouting staff - baltimoresun.com Would you like to know more about the draft? Pull up a chair, friend.

The Orioles' First Round Pick and College Bats | Baltimore Sports and Life More in depth analysis...

Miguel Cabrera vs. Chris Davis for the Triple Crown. | SportsonEarth.com : Jonathan Bernhardt Article A day without a Chris Davis story is like a day without air.

Baltimore Orioles Misspell Player's Name on Home Run Plaque (Photo) "i" before "e', folks...

This Is What Adam Jones Looks Like Wearing The Oriole Bird's Giant Hat - Baltimore Sports Report An outtake from the never before seen Adam Jones Spaceballs 2 audition.

The 2013 Fourth of July Stars and Stripes caps have been revealed | Big League Stew - Yahoo! Sports Gross.

On this day in 2010, Nate McLouth was traded by the Pirates to the Braves for Gorkys Hernandez and Charlie Morton. That worked out well for everyone.

It's the birthday of Jim Gentile...also the birthday of Izzy Molina and Rich Rundles.