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eping off their humongous feasts Hank Aaron Jersey , there’s no time for rest for the new Orioles regime."Good morning, Camden Chatters.How was your Thanksgiving? Has your stomach recovered after gorging yourself on turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, or whatever else was on your dinner menu? Did you pass out on the couch watching football? Were you able to get along with your out-of-town relatives and deftly steer the conversation away from politics?After a day off for feasting and family, newly minted GM Mike Elias can get back to work on reshaping the Orioles. He’s already checked one item off his list, bringing on his former Astros cohort Sig Mejdal as assistant GM and analytics head honcho. He’s also made a bit of roster maneuvering by adding Dillon Tate to the 40-man to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.Next on the agenda is finding a new manager, who will have big shoes to fill in replacing the popular Buck Showalter. A few candidates have been bandied about in the media http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , but so far Elias has kept mum on who he intends to interview. Also on the horizon is the non-tender deadline in one week, when the Orioles will have decisions to make about whether to extend contracts to Tim Beckham, Caleb Joseph, and others.It’s been a long, slow offseason up until last week. But now that the new regime is in place, we might finally see some action pick up in Birdland.LinksSeparating fact from fiction - School of RochRoch Kubatko runs through a variety of Orioles topics, including the rave reviews for their hires of Elias and Mejdal. He also includes the out-of-nowhere idea of Chris Davis moving to third base, which he shoots down as fiction. Who was even suggesting that as a possibility?With Sig Mejdal Julio Teheran Jersey , O’s should take big leap forward in analytics - Steve MelewskiConsidering the Orioles’ previous analytics department consisted of, like, three people and a dog-eared copy of the 1977 Bill James Abstract, the Mejdal hire is a big leap forward indeed.Jones to host 6th annual #StayHungry event - Orioles.comAdam Jones’s Orioles career may be over, but he’s still involved in charitable contributions in the Baltimore community, because he’s awesome like that.Oriole fans have much to be thankful for - Baltimore BaseballThis headline may seem jarring for a team that just finished a 115-loss season. But Rich Dubroff gives thanks for a bunch of recently departed ex-Orioles, as well as a few guys who are still in the black and orange.Orioles birthdaysIs today your birthday? Happy birthday! You have six Orioles birthday buddies, none of whom was a star. Well http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , one of them — Justin Turner — is a star now for the Dodgers, but his O’s career lasted just 17 games before the Birds let him go in waivers in 2010. That’s a decision they’d probably like to have back. Turner is 34 today.Other living Orioles with birthdays are 2010-11 infielder and cooking aficionado Brandon Snyder (32); pitcher Adam Eaton (41), a 2009 righty not to be confused with the current Nationals outfielder of the same name; and 2002 first baseman Ryan McGuire (47). It’s also the birthday of late 1983-84 third baseman Todd Cruz, who would have been 63 today, and 1960 righty John Anderson, who would have been 89. Will the Braves be forced to go young in their rotation?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves News: Rotation plans, Drew Waters and moreNew,101commentsWill the Braves be forced to go young in their rotation?EDTShareTweetShareShareBraves News: Rotation plans David Justice Jersey , Drew Waters and moreButch Dill-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta Braves NewsKyle Wright struggles as Braves fall to RaysKyle Wright had his first rough outing of the spring on Thursday allowing six first-inning runswhile recording just two outs. Wright awaiting fate regarding Braves’ rotationThursday was certainly a rough day for Wright but it shouldn’t overshadow what has been a strong spring performance. He talked about Thursday’s start and what awaits with MLB.com’s Glenn Sattell. Braves could be bold and go (real) young with starting rotationThe Athletic’s David O’Brien writes that the number of bumps and bruises the Braves have suffered could lead them to make the bold decision and go young with their starting rotation. Max Fried, Touki Toussaint, Kyle Wright and Bryse Wilson have been impressive overall this spring and the time might be now with Mike Foltynewicz and Kevin Gausman hurting and Sean Newcomb anything but spectacular this spring. Braves sign Josh Tomlin to minor-league dealAtlanta signed veteran right-hander Josh Tomlin to a minor-league deal. He opted out of his minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He is scheduled to pitch for Atlanta over the weekend but it remains to be seen whether or not he will crack the Opening Day roster. Braves outright Sam Freeman to Triple-ALeft-handed reliever Sam Freeman was outrighted to Gwinnett on Thursday by the Atlanta Braves removing him from the Opening Day bullpen mix. Braves’ Waters confident in all five toolsWhile Cristian Pache has garnered most of the headlines this spring the Braves have another outfield prospect that could be poised for a big season in 2019 in Drew Waters. Here’s a look at the Braves’ farm systemJim Callis spotlights Atlanta’s farm system for MLB Pipeline. MLB NewsCardinals Nearing Extension With Paul GoldschmidtThe St. Louis Cardinals and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt are reportedly nearing an agreement on a five-year extension worth $130 million. The deal is pending a physical and could be announced officially as soon as Friday. Rays To Extend Blake SnellThe Tampa Bay Rays have also locked up left-hander Blake Snell on a five-year, $50 million extension. The deal will buy out all of Snell’s arbitration seasons and the first year he would have been eligible for free agency. Corey Knebel undergoing examination for UCL injuryBrewers reliever Corey Knebel has a UCL injury and could be headed for Tommy John surgery. He was scheduled to undergo an examination on Thursday afternoon with the findings announced on Friday. Athletics Shut Down Luzardo For 4-6 Weeks; Olson To Be Evaluated For Hand InjuryThe Oakland A’s are dealing with a couple of injury situations. Top pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo will be shut down for 4-6 weeks due to a rotator cuff strain in his left shoulder. Additionally, first baseman Matt Olson will have his hand examined when the team returns to the United States from Japan. Olson felt discomfort in his right hand after fouling off a pitch and is reportedly experiencing pain while trying to grip a bat.