Friday Bird Droppings

Chris Davis. Hyun-Soo Kim. Kim. Davis. Davis. Kim. Sort of where we are in terms Orioles news this week. That's okay, though. Front office activity thus far in the offseason  might even satisfy members of the more jaded factions of the fanbase...but probably not.

Orioles' $150-million offer for Chris Davis only, nine-figure deal unlikely for any other free agent - Carroll County Times This article seems to squash hopes of any big signings outside of Chris Davis, but I wonder how much of the concerns are money related and how much are forfeiting draft picks...cue miserly Angelos complaints.

Should the Orioles give Chris Davis an opt-out? (Baseball Essential)
Opt outs: the hot topic of this offseason.

Baltimore Orioles deal with Hyun-soo Kim has Chris Davis implications - Baltimore Orioles- ESPN
Eddie Matz on if the O's are going to call it a day.

Camden Depot: With Hyun-soo Kim On Board, What Should The Orioles Do Now? One thing they should NOT do, is stop. AS I recall, they've said before they won't.

Chris Tillman's 2015 Disaster (Orioles Uncensored)
Can the Orioles make Tillman great decent again?

Eddie Murray's return to Baltimore was a brief one. After playing 64 games, Eddie Murray became a free agent at the end of the season and signed with the Anaheim Angels on this day in 1996. The O's signed Endy Chavez on this day in 2011. The Orioles traded Danny Valencia for David Lough on this day in 2013.

It's the birthday of Jeremy Accardo and Gino Cimoli.