Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Rob Manfred addressed the media yesterday and expressed hope for an on-time start to the regular season. It’s going to require much quicker progress in negotiations than we’ve seen so far. Good morning, Camden Chatters. With the MLB lockout now more than two months old, commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the media for the first time … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: The commissioner speaks
Wednesday Bird Droppings: Lamar Jackson eyes Orioles tryout
Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports We really, really need the lockout to end. Like, now. Good morning, Birdland! We seriously need a new CBA. Team social media accounts are running on fumes at this point. They cannot use 40-man players in their posts, and instead have been pushed to—among other things—send birthday wishes to minor leaguers, discuss best baseball movies, and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: Lamar Jackson eyes Orioles tryout
Know Your Orioles 40-man: Tyler Nevin
Tyler Nevin got a six game cup of coffee with the Orioles last season. What awaits him when the lockout is over? | Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Orioles acquired Tyler Nevin, son of Phil, in the Mychal Givens trade in 2020. He probably needs more power to be more than a tweener kind of player. This article is part of the Know Your Orioles … [Read more...] about Know Your Orioles 40-man: Tyler Nevin
What’s in a #1 prospect? Adley Rutschman vs. Julio Rodríguez vs. Bobby Witt Jr.
Three teams’ fans think we’ve all got the best prospect in MLB right now. Maybe we’ll all end up happy! | Kate Preusser/Lookout Landing Is it better to get an elite college talent? A high school son of a big leaguer? A top-end international signing? MLB’s top 3 right now has one of each. As different national baseball publications have unveiled their 2022 top prospect … [Read more...] about What’s in a #1 prospect? Adley Rutschman vs. Julio Rodríguez vs. Bobby Witt Jr.
Tuesday Bird Droppings: Where the clock keeps ticking
MLBPA executive board member Andrew Miller, like every other player, won’t be reporting to spring training next week. | Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images In a normal season, pitchers and catchers would report to spring training in a week. That won’t be happening anytime soon. Good morning, Camden Chatters. You probably don’t need me to tell you that there’s been … [Read more...] about Tuesday Bird Droppings: Where the clock keeps ticking