Wednesday Bird Droppings

Good morning, Camden Chatters. It's the day before Thanksgiving. Are you at work? At home, getting ready? Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year or going to visit friends or family? I'll be headed up to York for Thanksgiving with my husband's family. They have a ping pong table.

Orioles announce eight minor league signings - Baltimore Sun
Dan Duquette is throwing Ji-Man Choi, Steve Tolleson, Todd Redmond, Pedro Beato, Cesar Cabral, Ashur Tolliver, Ozzie Martinez, and Audrey Perez against the wall to see if any of them stick.

Baltimore Orioles and Ryan Howard: Not a Good Move | Baltimore Wire
Yeah, no kidding.

Nolan Reimold returns home, eyes 2016 season - Sharon Herald
Have you ever wanted to read a long news story about Nolan Reimold? Here's your chance. His best line: "You look up at the scoreboard, and a lot of guys are born in the 90's, so ... that'll start making you feel old." We know how you feel, buddy.

Yasiel Puig: A realistic target for the Orioles? | Outside Pitch MLB
This article suggests that the Orioles trade Zach Britton for Puig. Thoughts?

MLB Trade RUMORS: Los Angeles Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig to be Moved Before 2016? | HNGN
And this one suggests trading Mychal Givens and Jomar Reyes for Puig. Is that a good deal?

O's Should Listen to Offers for Zach Britton, J.J. Hardy | Eutaw Street Report
I mean, they should listen to offers for anyone. We've talked here on CC about the possible value Britton could bring back, but I'm not sure anyone is going to give away much for Hardy.

Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! You have just one Orioles birthday buddy, sweet swinging Jimmy Paredes! Yeah, that's a pretty lame birthday buddy. Sorry about that.