Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images If the O’s don’t make another move this offseason, did they do enough to position themselves to win the division? Good morning, Camden Chatters. In less than three weeks, the Orioles will report to spring training. Their first Grapefruit League game is in 29 days. Baseball season is growing ever closer. It’s possible the O’s will pull off a … [Read more...] about Friday Bird Droppings: Pondering the Orioles’ offseason
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A Birdland Salute to Anthony Santander
Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images From Rule 5 pick to Eutaw Street home run record holder, it was quite an Orioles tenure. In a past era of the Orioles, when a player who had contributed to multiple fun teams departed in trade or as a free agent, I offered a Birdland Salute. This custom was initially extended to 2012 and 2014 … [Read more...] about A Birdland Salute to Anthony Santander
Yankees Claim Roansy Contreras
The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Orioles. Baltimore designated Contreras for assignment last week. He’ll now return to his original organization. The Yanks signed Contreras as a 16-year-old out of the Dominican Republic back in 2016. He spent nearly five years in their organization and emerged as one of their … [Read more...] about Yankees Claim Roansy Contreras
Capo Deli owner lays out why Annapolis location isn’t open yet
The Washington, D.C.-based sandwich chain Capo Deli had hoped to have its new Annapolis store open by the end of last year, but a lack of permits has prevented that from happening. A “stop work” order issued by the City of Annapolis in early October is to blame, which cites modifications being made inside the building without the proper permits. Owner Brian Vasile took … [Read more...] about Capo Deli owner lays out why Annapolis location isn’t open yet