Saturday Bird Droppings

I think I've finally come to terms with nothing happening this off season. I was just so excited to see what would happen in the first off season following the playoffs since forever, but now I'm like, OK, this is the team. Let's just go.

We have 31 days until pitchers and catchers report and 78 days until Opening Day. In the meantime, there is an important football game being played this afternoon in Denver, so go Ravens!

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones excited to represent Team USA in World Baseball Classic | orioles.com
Why does this make me nervous?

These Three Orioles Fans Got Crab Shuffle Tattoos | Baltimore Sports Report
Three Orioles fans, a mom and her two daughters, recently got matching crab shuffle tattoos.

Rafael Palmeiro discusses Baseball Hall of Fame voting - baltimoresun.com
Interesting thoughts from Rafael Palmeiro. I feel bad for the guy.

Camden Depot: Mr. Frustration -- Jake Arrieta in Norfolk
A look at the up-and-down Jake Arrieta.

2013 Projection: Wilson Betemit | Baltimore Sports and Life
Just don't let him hit against lefties! Or play the field, obviously. Jeff Long has the skinny.

Happy birthday to former Orioles Chris Ray, Tim Hulett, Juan Bonilla, and Paul Gilliford (he appeared in two games in his career, both with the Orioles in 1967. That's two more than you). And happy birthday to current Oriole and resident bullpen goofball Luis Ayala!

On this day in 1991 the Orioles traded one of my childhood favorites, Mickey Tettleton, to the Detroit Tigers.