Mountain Bird

I agree with this reasoning, but add that ,sometimes, the best motivator is the competition.

Sound's to me like he is hearing some heavy footsteps behind him at the other levels.

Get better soon Weams. My prayers and hope are for a timely and full recovery. May God be with you.

Who is Grod?

I was past my fiftieth birthday before I got to attend my first O's game in person. It was in St. Louis in 2004 and I had seats behind the Orioles dugout. The late-great Elrod Hendricks was signing some autographs at the rail. I was reluctant to go get an autograph because it was mostly youngsters in line. At the urging of my wife, I went down when the line got short. When it got to my turn Elrod turned to walk away and not sign any more. I politely shouted "It's my first game and you have been one of my heroes!". He turned around, came back and signed my program. He said "I'm sorry. I thought

2015 first round draft pick (31st overall).

Many of us have been sitting around wearing Orioles hats, swinging bats, and jonesing for O' info to ingest. Thanks!!

Grayrod or Grayson Rodriguez.... one is his name and one is not!!!

Well said, and a good Idea.

This is an O's board. I come here to escape the politics. These time are depressing enough even with a good place to go like the DU.

The link goes to Casey Cox's stat page.

Thanks to both of you. I have been looking forward to reading your insights on the prospects.

Good start for Rogers.

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