Out of the Park: Friends Day and Truck Day as spring training nears

We are just under two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Sarasota, Fla., marking the return of baseball!

With that in mind, Caleb Joseph is taking in his last remaining days of the offseason to enjoy himself by going to the NHL All-Star Game in his hometown of Nashville this past weekend.

Had an amazing time at #NHLAllStarWeekend with my cousin. My hometown of Nashville put on a GREAT show. Skill level of players was unreal!

-- Caleb Joseph (@EutawBackstop) February 1, 2016

Other players, however, can't wait for the offseason to end and get back on the field, including Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey, who missed all of 2015 due to injuries.

Only 2 more weeks till spring training so ready to get back on the mound pic.twitter.com/W8KPYqYxX0

-- Hunter Harvey (@Hunterharvey35) February 1, 2016

Spring training also means the reuion of teammates and friends. Luckily, we celebrated Friends Day this past week and we might have the two best friends in all of baseball right here in Baltimore with Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop.

A not-so-secret handshake. Happy #FriendsDay to all of our #Birdland friends! pic.twitter.com/5NO8ak60f2

-- Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 4, 2016

So many 5-4-3 double plays coming soon, along with so many handshakes.

Everyone around here is friends with Adam Jones, which is why MASN's Jim Hunter and MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko are trying to get him to join the "Hot Stove Show" next week.

@masnOrioles @JimOriolesTV @Mtrumbo44 @masnRoch I got the real hot stove but y'all scared to hear it

-- 10 (@SimplyAJ10) February 4, 2016

@SimplyAJ10 @masnOrioles @Mtrumbo44 @masnRoch If you have the scoop we'll give you the full hour next week

-- Jim Hunter (@JimOriolesTV) February 4, 2016

@masnRoch @masnOrioles @JimOriolesTV nope didn't even cross his mind

-- 10 (@SimplyAJ10) February 4, 2016

@masnRoch @masnOrioles @JimOriolesTV hmmmmm. I might entertain this

-- 10 (@SimplyAJ10) February 4, 2016

Join us at Dempsey's Brew Pub & Restaurant or tune in to 105.7 The Fan next Thursday to see if Jones makes an appearance!

Besides the show and all the roster moves, yesterday was also a big day in that it was Loading and Truck Day at Camden Yards! The Oriole Bird was there to send off the truck carrying all the O's gear as it departed for the Ed Smith Stadium Complex.

Next stop: Sarasota! 🚚☀️⚾️ #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/t0J2c6FqwL

-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) February 5, 2016

Big day! I helped load the truck and sent it off to Sarasota!🌴 #OrangeSpring #TruckDay🚛 #iFlyDown pic.twitter.com/zLABrvykvo

-- The Oriole Bird (@OrioleBird) February 4, 2016

We're on our way! #TruckDay #OrangeSpring #Sarasotahttps://t.co/ck3bEeiAo5

-- Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 5, 2016

Thirteen days, Birdland.

Bonus: Newly aquired right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne tweeted out a message yesterday expressing his excitement to join to Orioles. Be sure to follow the newest Oriole and welcome him to Baltimore!

pic.twitter.com/j4Wpwp7szS

-- Odrisamer Despaigne (@despa40) February 4, 2016

Newly acquired RHP Odrisamer Despaigne on being an Oriole. Welcome to #Birdland, @despa40! pic.twitter.com/zv1Ke2f2lH

-- Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 5, 2016