Orioles: The morning news (updated)
The Brian Roberts news conference will not be delayed after all. The lab work came back and his news conference will take place some time after today's workout.
First baseman Aubrey Huff is fast becoming the illustrated man. He got four new tattoos in the offseason, including a very prominent Sagittarius-like man-horse on his right upper arm.
"They're kind of addictive,'' Huff said, "but I think that's it for me."
Koji Uehara was the first to notice this morning that MLB writer Spencer Fordin shaved his goatee. That might be because nobody else looks that closely at Spencer's face, but give Koji credit for being very observant.
Non-roster pitcher Scott Chiasson left today's workout a little early. He has been battling the flu the past few days, so the trainers cut short his activities about halfway through the defensive drills.
Comments
Great news about Brian Roberts. What about Melvin Mora's contract? I think his expires 2009. Why aren't the owners signing Melvin Mora for another contract? Melvin Mora's year end was great in 2008. Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: Sherry | February 20, 2009 9:40 AM
Next we'll read Pete got a tattoo , grew a goatee , and failed the physical .
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Pete's reply: Hey, these guys are amateurs. I fail every physical.
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 20, 2009 9:53 AM
What -- is Spencer constantly saying to people "Hey pal, my eyes are up HERE!"?
Posted by: Concerned Citizen | February 20, 2009 10:07 AM
Any chance BRob tests positive for a banned substance?
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Pete's reply: No.
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | February 20, 2009 10:19 AM
MAN HORSE
lol
i think you might mean 'centaur'
ask aub. if he plays dungeonsz and Dragonz?????
Posted by: the Wayward O | February 20, 2009 10:21 AM
MAN HORSE
lol
i think you might mean 'centaur'
ask aub. if he plays dungeonsz and Dragonz?????
Posted by: the Wayward O | February 20, 2009 10:22 AM
ANY NEWS ABOUT TILLMAN
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Pete's reply: At this stage in camp, no news about a pitcher is good news.
Posted by: ed stillian | February 20, 2009 10:43 AM
Funny! Did Koji notice you have not changed your Hawaiian style shirt in a week? Are you going to share with Koji where to get the fine wear?
Posted by: cb coach | February 20, 2009 11:06 AM
Pete's reply to my comment - " Hey , these guys are amateurs . I fail every physical ".
I KNEW IT ! Banned substances ! :)
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 20, 2009 11:22 AM
Exhibiting that kind of attention to facial detail, we'll have to see if Koji is not adverse to a little chin music.
Posted by: Barry | February 20, 2009 11:23 AM
True dat hope Koji doesn't think we all wear that garbage!
Posted by: Jeff | February 20, 2009 11:26 AM
Hopefully with 37 pitchers in camp Trembley will be able to find a handful who can throw the ball over the plate, miss the bat most of the time and avoid labrum and /or Tommy John surgery. This is more like a tryout camp than spring training for a major league club. I hope Trembley has put in a drill for the outfielders to practice running back to the fence, jumping high and reaching into the first row.
Posted by: Gil Jr | February 20, 2009 12:05 PM
Sherry,,,nobody wants Mora back,,your nuts
Posted by: Cereal Blogger | February 20, 2009 1:11 PM
Speak for yourself Cereal Blogger. Mora plays stellar defense and the way he swung the bat in the 2nd half was better than anybody else they could put over there right now. He's also done good things in the community. I'd like to see Mora and Huff back for 2 more years.
Posted by: Level Headed | February 20, 2009 3:56 PM