Wednesday Bird Droppings

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Have you stocked up on the essentials for this weekend's blizzard yet? I suggest you get out there today, because tomorrow is gonna be a nightmare. You gotta get your toilet paper,  your milk, your bread, your cookie making supplies, etc.

The big bucks can't stop here for the Orioles, who need rotation and outfield help | FOX Sports
Ken Rosenthal on what the Oriole still need and why they're reluctant to part with their draft pick. He also suggests that Yoenis Cespedes could get a bigger contract than Justin Upton.

Orioles still want starting pitching and outfield help, but don't want to lose draft pick - Baltimore Sun
Similar to the Rosenthal story, but with more options that the Orioles could go for to fill their currently empty spots.

More from Pat Connaughton on his future with the Orioles, in the NBA - Baltimore Sun
Here¿s a full transcript of what Connaughton had to say about being an NBA rookie, pitching for the Orioles, balancing the two sports and more.

Taking Another Cut At The Chris Davis Contract | Camden Depot
Jake Brintzenhofe says, "This is pretty much like a kid blowing $200 of his parents’ money at a carnival and coming away with a slew of teddy bears that they could have snagged at the local Wal-Mart for $100." Yes, but think of all the fun that kid had winning those teddies. What I'm saying is, dongs.

Is today your birthday? Happy birthday! You have a lot of Orioles birthday buddies. David Lough, Gene Stephens, Luis Exposito, Matt Albers, Ozzie Guillen, Bill Scherrer, and Dave Boswell were all born on this day in some year and played for the Orioles in some year.