Sunday Bird Droppings

Orioles prospect Dariel Alvarez gets closer to majors, and maybe closer to home - Baltimore Sun
Dariel Alvarez would love for the Orioles to play an exhibition game in Cuba.

J.J. Hardy's injury might have helped Orioles keep him, but he's glad to be here - Baltimore Sun
"You look at the year before at the qualifying offer and what it did to Stephen Drew. That was something that was going through my head. I can't say that it didn't." - J.J. Hardy

Orioles' Chris Davis taking new ADHD medication to 'treat a medical condition,' expert says - The Frederick News-Post : News Article
"Chris Davis has been granted another year-long exemption, but for the prescription drug Vyvanse. Unlike Adderall, Vyvanse is a slow-releasing stimulant that can last, according to research, up to 14 hours, according to Dr. David Goodman, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine."

School of Roch: Hearing from Showalter, Alvarez and Britton after today's workout
Chris Davis in the outfield, Steve Pearce in the infield, Jon Schoop at shortstop .... will the madness never end????

School of Roch: Morning notes on tribute to Barlow, Wieters catching and Gausman starting

"The Orioles [were] wearing orange LUNGevity t-shirts at [Saturday's] workout to honor former public relations director Monica Pence Barlow, who passed away exactly one year ago after battling Stage 4 lung cancer for 4 1/2 years."

School of Roch: Remembering Monica Pence Barlow one year after her passing
Roch Kubatko writes a touching tribute on the one year anniversary of the passing of the O's public relations director.

BASEBALL: Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Bill Dillman headed for Bucks County Chapter, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame induction - Bucks Sports - BucksLocalNews.com
He's not dead yet, Bucks Locals Sports! "The Jan. 25 edition of The ABC newspaper referred to the former mound ace as the late Bill Dillman. On the contrary, Bill said he plans to attend the Bucks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame ceremony April 9 at Falls Manor Catering (formerly King’s) in Bristol."

State wrestling: Orioles' Ponick gets revenge for quarterfinal loss - Leader-Telegram: Preps
More Orioles' winning!

Happy Birthday to former Orioles Omar Daal, Larry Brown,  Bert Hamric and Howie Fox.

On this day in Orioles history, in 1893 - "John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles, his most recent team. Baltimore had claimed that they did not owe him this sum - Picket's entire 1892 salary - because he "was slow in his movement, and had a sore arm which incapacitated him from being of service to the club." And although not Orioles news, but certainly relevant, in 2002, this is the day the Red Sox fired General Manager Dan Duquette. I'd say things eventually worked out for him.

Tired of spotty, cloudy glasses? Just spray with some white vinegar and wipe with a paper towel.

Consider this your Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 discussion space.

WILL YOU DEFEND OPEN THREAD? NO MATTER HOW DANGEROUS? NO MATTER HOW INSURMOUNTABLE? THE ODDS MAYBE? FROM EVILS BOTH GREAT AND SMALL? IN THE FACE OF UNENDING PAIN AND... OH FORGET IT. You're in.