Wayman Tisdale died this morning.  He had been battling cancer for two yeasr and had a leg amputated last year.  Tisdale is probably the best basketball player The University of Oklahoma has ever produced and was also an accomplished musician after his stint in the NBA. 

Billy Tubbs was once asked how he wins so many road games.  His response was that he never gets on the bus to leave for the game until Wayman does. 

Besides his on-court / stage accomplishments, he seemed to be a genuinely nice guy and was always gracious with his time while in the Oklahoma City area.  He was inducted into the college basketball hall of fame this past year.

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The brother of Red Sox second baseman and American League MVP Dustin Pedroia is facing accusations of child molestation in Yolo County, according to KCRA.com. According to the Woodland Police Department, Brett Pedroia, 30, was taken into custody Jan. 9 on a probable cause warrant for two counts of oral copulation and lewd acts with a child under age 14, all felonies. The alleged victim recently told his parent about the incidents from four years ago, a statement from Woodland police said. Police declined to speak with the Globe last night.

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Yeah, yeah.  I know how you guys feel about the pink and I feel the same but I'll change that soon.  Luckily she missed the OU / FLA game by about 23 hours but I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tim Tebow for allowing her to be born.  Can't wait to warp her mind with Oriole baseball. 

My post is not yet long enough but hopefully this will do.

 Sydney Elizabeth

O's pick Lou Palmisamo from the Brewers and mlbtraderumors mentions they may try to trade him to HOU.  Trades to HOU worked out well for us last year.  Sweet Lou is a Catcher who graduated community college with a business degree, is single, and enjoys italian food (thanks milb.com) 

Here is Lou's MiLB page.

Unfortunately, even with Lous interests listed this fanpost is not long enough.  But I'm about to go to lunch so hopefully this time it will be. 

OK, so I don't know if it is Bradley or if he is a III but he has been signed to a minor league deal per Roch's bloc per mlbtraderumors.  He is 28 years of age with a career record of 17-23 with a 4.69 ERA.  So there's that...

What do you guys think of Hank Blalock?  I know he's hurt all the time but I think the Rangers will probably get rid of him.  I know they want pitchign and we want pitching but I bet he could be had in some round about way. May be 'spensive though. Just a thought.

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has reportedly been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for three players.  There isn't a lot of information out there yet abou this one.  I just saw the crawler on cbssportsline. 

I'm positive this isn't 75 words long so I'm reaching. 

If you knew the Orioles were going to pick up two guys off the FA list to be who would you rather have? 

Ohh...that was 73 words long.  I've got it now!!!

I know he was a MFY and all but he was a pretty good dude and a fellow Okie.  I'm sure you've already heard but here's an article. 

I'm positive this fanpost is not long enough but I'm going to try and post it anyway.

I was right.  Not yet long enough.  How about now?

Nope.  Oh...Bobby Murcer and Mickey Mantle were from Oklahoma...as was Joe Carter.  How about now?

Thanks for your help and suggestions for our recent trip to Oriole Park.  Thought I'd list a few things that stuck with me from the games.  We watched the Danny C complete game on Wednesday the 2nd and the loss on Thursday the 3rd.

1. Amber Theoharis is hotter in person than on TV.  I'm not really that big of a fan but she looked decent interviewing Danny after the game. 

2.  Clancy rocks...the guy down the 3B line that pounds his chest and yells while peddling beer...not so much.

3.  I saw the biggest rat ever cross the street by the civic center.  I think they may have stopped traffic for him.

4. Black B-Rob jersey t-shirts in a men/women's small or youth large are virtually impossible to find.  I had to talk my wife off the ledge b/c she wanted an official jersey at that point.

5.  The ushers seemed like hard-asses. 

Can't wait for my next trip. 

6.  I forgot...Joey Gaithright can flat out go get it CF.  It's amazing how much ground he covers.  Too bad for the Royals he can't hit for shit.

My wife and I are flying in tomorrow on a quick two day stop before driving on to PA to visit family.  We will be attending the Wednesday and Thursday games.  I asked a while back and saved most of those suggestions but thought I'd ask again just to make sure.  Any suggestions on places to eat and drink around the ballpark that we need to check out?  Nothing too touristy.  We also thought about heading over to Fells Point one night as well.  We are staying at the Marriott by the ballpark I believe. 

Thanks everyone.

 Jason Botts has asked for his trade or release from the Texas Rangers.  I have to admit, I have a small man crush on him.  I think, given a fair shake to hit, he could put up some decent numbers.  He's 27 and the Rangers have called him up and sent him down 4 different times.  Sign him up and let him hit DH for this club!!!  It's not like it would be a stretch for the Rangers to actually miss on someone.