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Wednesday Bird Droppings

Arb deadline, Courting Markakis, more sliders for Goose?, and more in today's edition of Bird Droppings!

Hi, Nick. Fredi Gonzalez here. How would like to fully grow out that luxurious beard of yours? Come to Atlanta!
Hi, Nick. Fredi Gonzalez here. How would like to fully grow out that luxurious beard of yours? Come to Atlanta!
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

School of Roch: Orioles tender contracts to 11 arbitration-eligible players
Yet, this doesn't mean all 11 will be with the O's come Opening Day.

Braves Met Yesterday With Nick Markakis – MLB Trade Rumors
The Braves are looking to add some 80-grade 'um...' to their lineup.

Searching for Under-Used Breaking Pitches with PITCHf/x – The Hardball Times
In which it is recommended that Gausman use his slider more often

Trade Target: Jay Bruce - OriolesUncensored
Sure, that'd be nice. I just can't fathom netting him without parting with one of Gausman, Bundy, or Schoop as a centerpiece.

Orioles superfan Romeo Santos a finalist for ESPN's Fan Hall of Fame - Baltimore Sun
When does Sunglasses guy get on the ballot?

Schuerholz a baseball institution after almost 50 years | braves.com
Nice story detailing how John Schuerholz got his start in baseball with the O's.

No birthdays or O's-related historical notes of note for this day.