http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Last week, we went over a long list of wide receivers the Ravens could add via the free agent market. As of yesterday, a new name can be added to the discussion: former Browns receiver Donté Stallworth.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/do-you-want-donte.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/do-you-want-donte.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Donte Stallworth Ravens Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:09:03 -0500 Monday: Weighing in on Estes... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-261.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-261.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:08:32 -0500 Monday: Utility position up for grabs... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-266.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-266.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:08:12 -0500 Darren in GB and Tom McAllister beat me to it. Will Startup's intro music has to be "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones. No arguments. As a reminder to the terminally negative on this blog, Startup is a minor league signing who gives the Orioles another left-hander for their farm system. He isn't being trumpeted as the free agent who will push them ahead of the Yankees and Red Sox. He's organizational bullpen depth, and his numbers were pretty... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/start-me-up-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/start-me-up-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:02:20 -0500 The Orioles clearly have their catcher of the present and future now solidly in place in Matt Wieters. But one key question concerning Wieters for the 2010 season is this one - how heavy of a load can he carry in terms of games played? If Wieters gets one day off per week, he would play in about 138 games. Last year, between Norfolk and Baltimore he played in 135 games, getting 495 at bats. He had 81 at bats... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/wondering-about-wieters-plus-t.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/wondering-about-wieters-plus-t.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:33:48 -0500 I bet you thought I was going to say Will Ohman. According to a tweet (there's that word again) from FoxSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi, the Orioles have signed left-handed reliever Will Startup to a minor league contract. No word on whether he'll receive a spring training invite, but I'd ship him in bubble wrap. Startup, 25, missed the entire 2008 season and most of 2009 with injuries - he reportedly underwent Tommy John surgery - but he's posted a 2.70... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-theres-a-will.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-theres-a-will.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:46:01 -0500 Another update on 17-year old collegiate baseball phenom Bryce Harper who is playing for the College of Southern Nevada. He is batting .323, 10-31 with 2 HRs and 9 RBI. The Coyotes are off to a very good start at 8-0. Bryce's baseball coach Tim Chambers on the latest with Bryce and Southern Nevada: "The team has done really well. It was pretty crazy the first week with 40 scouts in attendance for that first game."... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/bryce-harper-update-from-colle.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/bryce-harper-update-from-colle.html Byron Kerr Nationals News bryce harper byron kerr nationals news tim chambers Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:20:08 -0500 Keep your hands off my mama, keep your hands off my Doritos. Consider yourselves warned. Since we examined the 13 available spots for position players earlier today, let's shift to the 12-man pitching staff. Keep in mind, of course, that performances and potential late acquisitions will influence the list. We're tackling this issue on Feb. 8 (and doing a much better job of it than the Colts' secondary). Kevin Millwood, Jeremy Guthrie, Brad Bergesen and Brian Matusz are expected to... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/staff-injections.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/staff-injections.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:41:09 -0500 We're inside of two weeks until pitchers and catchers report now, and with an enjoyable-if-not-classic Super Bowl behind us, the baseball season officially enjoys an unobstructed view on the sports horizon. Well, maybe that's a little less true in an Olympic year. But you get my point: It's getting close. In that spirit, I wanted to kick around an issue that many of you asked about in last week's live chat. The competition for spots on the Nationals' starting staff... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/pitching-staff-projections--mi.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/pitching-staff-projections--mi.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Craig Stammen Garrett Mock J.D. Martin Jason Marquis John Lannan Miguel Batista Ross Detwiler Scott Olsen Shairon Martis Stephen Strasburg Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:34:28 -0500 Happy Snowpocalypse! As you dig your cars out, shovel your sidewalks and prepare for another big storm tomorrow, take a guess at this week's Where at Nats Park challenge. Good luck, stay warm and remember -- pitchers and catchers report to Florida in just over a week.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-at-nats-park-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-at-nats-park-4.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:41:02 -0500 Sunday: Will Ravens go receiver in the draft?... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-242.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-242.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:59:48 -0500 ... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-260.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-260.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:59:34 -0500 ... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-265.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-265.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:59:19 -0500 Did you survive the snow? I hope so - and if you didn't get any snow over the last few days, there are crowds of us who are jealous of you right now. How many days until the O's report to Sarasota? Then we can at least "think warm" and remember what sunlight looks like... But in the meantime, buckets of snow can't stop your walks down memory lane as you look to identify the item in the photo below... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-7.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-7.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:17:17 -0500 By this time next week, I'll be tossing clothes in a suitcase and wondering how much AirTran will charge me for the privilege of checking in for my flight to Sarasota. Southwest doesn't fly into that city, which is one strike against the Orioles' spring training relocation. But I'm sure another airline can provide me with the same travel issues that hound me each year. It's a tradition of sorts and I'd hate to see it end. The Orioles' camp... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/getting-in-position.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/getting-in-position.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:25:56 -0500 Earlier this month the Orioles signed Joel Guzman, a former Dodgers number one prospect, to a minor league contract. The 25-year-old Guzman, who was a minor league free agent, did not get an invite to Major League spring training. The 6'5", 245-pound, right-handed hitter batted .281-12-57 in 108 games at Double-A Harrisburg last summer and hit just .121 in 12 games at Triple-A Syracuse with the Nationals organization. "He's got a lot of power and athleticism and plays multiple positions.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/stockstill-on-guzman-and-more.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/stockstill-on-guzman-and-more.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:25:10 -0500 Can't say I saw that coming. Peyton Manning has the ball trailing by seven points late in the fourth quarter, you just assume the game will soon be tied. That's the script we've seen time and time again. Didn't turn out that way last night.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/an-exciting-end-to-2009.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/an-exciting-end-to-2009.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Colts Dan Kolko Ravens Saints Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:48:58 -0500 Hey everybody--don't have any Nats news for you this afternoon, and I don't expect there to be any, because the sports world is focused on other things. So I'm writing for another reason: I'm curious to hear your Super Bowl predictions. And I'm not just talking about the score. Any stabs at The Who's halftime set list? Over/under on the number of times we see Peyton Manning in commercials? MVP guesses? Will either of these teams run for more than... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/super-bowl-predictions-leave-t.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/super-bowl-predictions-leave-t.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:37:56 -0500 Two weeks into the season and a very good start for Bryce Harper at College of Southern Nevada. The Coyotes are a perfect 8-0 and have outscored opponents 60-17. Bryce has played catcher and third base. Harper is hitting .323 in 8 starts, 10-31 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers and 9 RBI. His slugging percentage is a team-leading .677 with 5 BB and 4 K and he has a .977 fielding percentage with just one error. Here is... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/bryce-harper-week-two.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/bryce-harper-week-two.html Byron Kerr Nationals News bryce harper byron kerr nationals news Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:38:56 -0500 On the one hand, I'm impressed by the fervor some fans display in reacting to any Nationals' transaction, regardless of how insignificant they seem.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/too-soon-for-genuine-angst.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/too-soon-for-genuine-angst.html Phil Wood Garrett Mock Jim Riggleman Mike Rizzo Nationals News Phil Wood Shawn Estes Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:54:15 -0500 Monday: Stallworth an option at WR?... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-241.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-241.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:05:38 -0500 Monday: Nats healthy, confident in 2010 | Tuesday: Could Nats be interested in Benson? | Wednesday: Nats agree with Mench, possibly interested in Wang | Thursday: Nats monitoring Wang | Friday: All about Kennedy | Saturday: More on Kennedy and another signing... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-259.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-259.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:05:22 -0500 Monday: Some on Scott and Jones | Tuesday: O's poised for improvement | Wednesday: Looking at Gonzalez, Bergesen, Guthrie and Wieters | Thursday: Update on Guthrie's contract status | Friday: O's sign a minor leaguer | Saturday: A closer look at Matusz, Johnson... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-264.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-264.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:05:05 -0500 Last week the Nationals signed second baseman Adam Kennedy to shore up the middle infield for the 2010 season. Mike Rizzo has said he would like to sign one more veteran starting pitcher to finish up the off season changes. A lot of talk last week centered around the possiblity of signing a second baseman and if that did not come to fruition, one scenario had the Nats starting the season with Cristian Guzman and Ian Desmond as the double... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/desmond-ready-for-challenge.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/desmond-ready-for-challenge.html Byron Kerr Nationals News byron kerr ian desmond nationals news Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:24:46 -0500 The Erik Bedard deal makes more sense now that the Seattle media has determined that it includes a mutual option for 2011. Initial reports mentioned only the $1.5 million base salary and incentives. Why would any team sign him for one season when he might not be available for at least the first two months, and will be less than a year removed from labrum surgery? Does anyone really think that Bedard is going to blow away hitters this summer... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/this-that-and-the-other-36.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/this-that-and-the-other-36.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:53:07 -0500 Yes, I made it back from Miami to DC before the blizzard hit. I wanted to get out and kiss the ground after the pilot made his smooth landing on one of America's shortest runways at Reagan National Airport yesterday. I celebrated by stuffing my face with an Auntie Anne's pretzel in the Reagan terminal and considered downing a 21 oz. Miller Lite before the trek home, but quickly realized that catching a buzz and then driving in whiteout... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/testing-the-always-bet-against.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/testing-the-always-bet-against.html John Auville Junkies Cakes Colts John Auville Junkies NFL Saints Super Bowl Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:25:44 -0500 As the Orioles continue to upgrade their international scouting, the organization is now trying to become more of a player in a nation that has produced many Major Leaguers through the years - Venezuela. O's Director of Player Development David Stockstill has just returned to Baltimore from a four-nation, 17-day scouting trip that took him to the Dominican, Colombia, Curacao and yes, Venezuela. He scouted many players over four days in that country. And for the first time in about... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/os-get-back-in-venezuela-plus.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/os-get-back-in-venezuela-plus.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:06:54 -0500 A polar bear knocked on my door this morning and asked when pitchers and catchers report. Is that weird? I've shoveled my sidewalk and dug out my car five times, once rising out of bed at 5 a.m., and I still can't keep ahead of this storm. And I did it with my fingers crossed, hoping and praying that my power doesn't go out. I couldn't get my door open earlier this morning, and then I couldn't get it to... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/digging-out-and-pitching-in.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/digging-out-and-pitching-in.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:30:37 -0500 Sunday: A little on Zorn | Monday: Positive news on Mason | Tuesday: Weighing possible Hall of Fame Ravens | Wednesday: Ranking some of the Ravens | Thursday: Ravens have another coaching change | Friday: More on the Zorn hiring... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-240.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-240.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:58:29 -0500 Monday: Nats healthy, confident in 2010 | Tuesday: Could Nats be interested in Benson? | Wednesday: Nats agree with Mench, possibly interested in Wang | Thursday: Nats monitoring Wang | Friday: All about Kennedy | Sunday: Analyzing Strasburg... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-258.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-258.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:58:10 -0500 Monday: Some on Scott and Jones | Tuesday: O's poised for improvement | Wednesday: Looking at Gonzalez, Bergesen, Guthrie and Wieters | Thursday: Update on Guthrie's contract status | Friday: O's sign a minor leaguer | Sunday: More on Tejada's position switch... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-263.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-263.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:57:54 -0500 Earlier this week in this space, I presented a story on O's minor leaguer Billy Rowell. Rowell talked about his recent swing change and attempt to get his bat going this season after two poor years at the plate at Frederick. Here are some more quotes from the 21-year-old on other topics. What is Rowell's take on reports he has a poor attitude? "I hear this from other people, the media, but if you ask the coaches I don't have... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/more-from-billy-rowell.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/more-from-billy-rowell.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:06:38 -0500 Logistical issues and some follow-up testing have caused a delay in Mark Hendrickson's new contract becoming official. We probably won't get an announcement before Monday, but it's coming. The Orioles haven't dismissed the idea of signing another starting pitcher before spring training, but they're focused only on non-roster deals at the moment. Unless something comes up unexpectedly that makes sense, they won't be offering a major league contract to a starter or reliever. The Orioles made a one-year offer to... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/a-few-updates-and-notes.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/a-few-updates-and-notes.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:43:51 -0500 The Ravens' propensity to commit penalties frustrated a lot of fans this season. They aren't alone. Asked during this week's "State of the Ravens" press conference what drove him crazy when watching his team this season, owner Steve Bisciotti pointed to the Ravens' high penalty numbers.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/penalties-concern-bisciotti.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/penalties-concern-bisciotti.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Ravens Steve Bisciotti Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:33:33 -0500 Unless you're too busy standing in a checkout line at the grocery store this afternoon, we're doing a special edition "Wall-to-Wall Baseball" show again today from 3-7pm on MASN.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/masn-this-afternoon.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/masn-this-afternoon.html Phil Wood Jim Riggleman MASN Nationals News Phil Wood Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:27:03 -0500 With the signing of Adam Kennedy, the Nationals' middle infield looks a lot more stable for the 2010 season than it did earlier in the week. But what about how it looks for the future? Barring an injury or a scenario in which Ian Desmond overtakes Cristian Guzman at shortstop, the Nationals look like they will open the season with Kennedy at second and Guzman at short. Expanding that organizationally, I'd assume Desmond starts the season as the shortstop at... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/the-nats-middle-infield-outloo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/the-nats-middle-infield-outloo.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:28:26 -0500 Sunday: A little on Zorn | Monday: Positive news on Mason | Tuesday: Weighing possible Hall of Fame Ravens | Wednesday: Ranking some of the Ravens | Thursday: Ravens have another coaching change | Saturday: Some on Modell and the HOF... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-239.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-239.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:14:02 -0500 Monday: Nats healthy, confident in 2010 | Tuesday: Could Nats be interested in Benson? | Wednesday: Nats agree with Mench, possibly interested in Wang | Thursday: Nats monitoring Wang | Saturday: More on Kennedy and another signing | Sunday: Analyzing Strasburg... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-257.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-257.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:13:49 -0500 Monday: Some on Scott and Jones | Tuesday: O's poised for improvement | Wednesday: Looking at Gonzalez, Bergesen, Guthrie and Wieters | Thursday: Update on Guthrie's contract status | Saturday: A closer look at Matusz, Johnson | Sunday: More on Tejada's position switch... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-262.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-262.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:13:20 -0500 The Nationals have agreed to a deal with veteran second baseman Adam Kennedy. Kennedy has played with the Cardinals, Angels and Athletics. Nats manager Jim Riggleman remembers dealing with Kennedy when he was the minor league field coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/riggleman-on-adam-kennedy.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/riggleman-on-adam-kennedy.html Byron Kerr Nationals News adam kennedy byron kerr jim riggleman nationals news Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:08:54 -0500 Unable to get free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, the Nationals wasted little time moving on to their next option to fortify their middle infield for the 2010 season. The team agreed late last night to a one-year deal with former A's second baseman Adam Kennedy, who will likely start at second base, keeping Cristian Guzman at shortstop and giving Ian Desmond more time to polish his defensive skills at Triple-A Syracuse. Kennedy's deal is for one year at $1.25... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/nats-sign-kennedy-to-one-year.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/nats-sign-kennedy-to-one-year.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:30:26 -0500 I've made the assumption that three spots in the Orioles' batting order are set. Brian Roberts leads off, Nick Markakis hits third and Cesar Izturis hits ninth. It's the rest of the lineup that's been a mystery. I still believe you'll it see play out that way on most nights, but manager Dave Trembley suggested yesterday that only two spots are locked up. "I would say one and nine," Trembley said yesterday during his call-in segment on Wall to Wall... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-markakis-hits.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-markakis-hits.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:30:24 -0500 I wouldn't get too emotional over Orlando Hudson picking the Twins over the Nationals, and the Nats ending up with Adam Kennedy to play second base.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/hudson-no-kennedy.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/hudson-no-kennedy.html Phil Wood Adam Kennedy Cristian Guzman Nationals News Orlando Hudson Phil Wood Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:58:56 -0500 There are those who call the Orioles "cheap" because they didn't spend on a big name free agent this year. Others say this wasn't a top free agent class and the time wasn't right for the O's to make a move like that. Some look at the Orioles' payroll and see plenty of room for future spending. I won't argue that point. I expect the O's payroll, which was reported to be about 67 million last year, will probably be... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/pondering-the-future-orioles-p.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/pondering-the-future-orioles-p.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:08:27 -0500 Brace yourself, Maryland; this is going to be an interesting weekend. Every time I've gone online or heard a weather update on TV the last 24 hours, it seems like the accumulation estimate for the upcoming snowstorm has risen by another few inches. A foot; 18 inches; two feet; hey, let's just go with 30 inches and call it a night.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/prepping-for-a-white-super-bow.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/prepping-for-a-white-super-bow.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Colts Dan Kolko Ravens Saints Super Bowl XLIV Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:43:16 -0500 Nationals reliever Ryan Speier comes over from the Colorado Rockies looking to make the opening day roster for 2010. Speier is a local boy, who went to West Springfield and Radford University. He is excited to get started and attempt to crack the lineup. "This is huge for me and my family," Speier said. "When I was talking to my agent during free agency, there were three teams that were in the mix and we had no idea that I... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/nats-caravan-ryan-speier.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/nats-caravan-ryan-speier.html Byron Kerr Nationals News byron kerr nationals news ryan speier Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:44:03 -0500 Orioles minor league pitcher Brian Parker has received a 50-game suspension from the office of the commissioner after a second positive test for a "drug of abuse" that violates the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension for Parker, currently on Double-A Bowie's roster, will begin at the start of the 2010 season. Parker led Single-A Frederick with 35 appearances last season, going 4-3 with a 4.31 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/parker-suspended.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/parker-suspended.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:46:26 -0500 The Nationals, it appears, will have to move a spot down their list of middle infield options; Orlando Hudson isn't coming to Washington. According to league sources, the free agent second baseman is either headed to the Twins or the Indians, with the Twins appearing to be the front-runner. The Nationals had acknowledged interest in Hudson and had made an offer believed to be upwards of $3 million. Several players, including first baseman Adam Dunn, said they believed Washington was... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/hudson-headed-elsewhere.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/hudson-headed-elsewhere.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:07:27 -0500 This has been a busy couple weeks when it comes to the Ravens' coaching staff. Former quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson left to join the Raiders and was replaced by Jim Zorn, and former Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees was added as Baltimore's new linebackers coach with former LB guru Vic Fangio joining John Harbaugh's brother Jim at Stanford. As of today, according to multiple reports, we can add another coaching move to the list.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/another-coaching-shakeup-and-a.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/another-coaching-shakeup-and-a.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko John Harbaugh Mark Carrier Ravens Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:28:37 -0500 Good morning--hope you're enjoying your last day before the Washington metro area is once again under siege from bucketloads of snow and media hysteria. Wait, the media hysteria has already started? OK, moving on then... Not a whole lot of Nats news to pass on this morning; we're still playing the Orlando Hudson waiting game. But I'll pass along another link from Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune in Minneapolis, who's got some insight on what the Twins are doing... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/thursday-morning-tidbits.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/thursday-morning-tidbits.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:04:39 -0500