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In one writer’s estimation Bradley Zimmer Jersey , the Orioles have the worst farm system in baseball. So...that’s not ideal.ary & AnalysisOrioles ProspectsOrioles Game RecapsOrioles News and RumorsCamdencastBird DroppingsTuesday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles’ minors maybe aren’t greatNew,538commentsIn one writer’s estimation, the Orioles have the worst farm system in baseball. So...that’s not ideal.ESTShareTweetShareShareTuesday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles’ minors maybe aren’t greatDouglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsGood morning, Camden Chatters.OK, look. The Orioles are going to be terrible this season. They’ll probably have the worst record in baseball. I know it. You know it. And the Orioles certainly know it. But at least help is on the way in the minor league system, right?Well...maybe not. As Mark Brown discussed yesterday, the Orioles ranked dead last in Keith Law’s 2019 farm system rankings on ESPN. Ouch.That is, of course, just one man’s opinion, although Law is one of the go-to pundits for prospect evaluation. He’s not just throwing darts here. And even if you think he’s being an overly harsh grader, most minor league experts agree that the Orioles’ overall system ranks somewhere in the bottom third of the league. The O’s have several intriguing prospects who could develop into solid players, but few if any are projected to be future stars.So as the Orioles’ prospects make their way to the majors, don’t expect them to immediately turn the team into a contender. Mike Elias and his staff have a lot more work to do to replenish the Birds’ talent, up and down the system. If nothing else, the organization should get a nice shot in the arm in June, when the Orioles hold the first overall pick in the amateur draft (and the first pick in every round thereafter).It’s going to be a long process. But that’s what we signed up for, isn’t it?LinksBaltimore Orioles: Top Ten Prospects Heading Into 2019 - Birds WatcherSpeaking of Orioles prospects Brandon Guyer Jersey , Birds Watcher chimes in with their staff’s top 10. Can’t argue much with these, and the usual names — DL Hall, Ryan Mountcastle, and Yusniel Diaz — make up the top three. (Oh, uh...spoiler alert.)Hyde: “I know our players are unbelievably energized” - School of RochIt’s easy to be energized when the season starts. The trick will be staying energized in August when the club is careening toward another 100-loss season. Hyde, at least, seems up to the challenge.Pre-spring training edition: 10 questions for O’s fans - Steve MelewskiSisco, Mullins, Stewart, under, waaaaaaay under, under, Phillies?, Cobb, Givens, Martin. What say you?Is this finally the year for Orioles’ Hunter Harvey? - BaltimoreBaseball.comHunter Harvey says he’s healthy. Of course, he’s said that before http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-b.j.-upton-jersey , and it’s always been immediately followed by a devastating injury. But hey, maybe this time it’ll actually hold true. The O’s could use some good luck.Orioles birthdaysIs today your birthday? Happy birthday! You share your day with four ex-Orioles, including Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar (51), who had three sensational years in Baltimore from 1996-98. Alomar won two of his 10 career Gold Gloves and made three of his 12 career All-Star appearances with the Orioles, batting .312/.382/.480 with 50 homers and 210 RBIs in that three-year stretch, which included two postseason appearances. Alomar has to be considered one of the best free-agent signings in Orioles history.Other ex-Orioles with birthdays today are one-year relievers Ryan Webb (33) and Chris Brock (49) as well as Chuck Diering, a utility guy on the inaugural Orioles from 1954-56. Diering, who died in 2012 at age 89, would have been 96 today.And last but not least, today is the birthday of the best person I know, my awesome wife and the queen of Camden Chat, Stacey. There’s nobody I would rather spend my time with — especially when we’re commiserating over the Orioles together. And did I mention she’s a fantastic mother? As I write this, she’s doing a little song and dance routine to encourage our 18-month-old to eat her food. Happy birthday, Stacey! TOKYO (AP) — Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto isn’t letting trade rumors become a distraction either at home or in Japan, where he is currently part of an MLB All-Star tour.Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill has dismissed talk about trading Realmuto, but the catcher’s agent, Jeff Berry Josh Tomlin Jersey , predicted his client will be with a different team by spring training.“It’s not a discussion for me to have, honestly,” Realmuto said Friday. “It’s not my decision whether I get traded or not. It’s up to the Marlins. Whatever they want to do with me, that’s up to them. So for me, there is really no discussion to be had. My job is to show up and play baseball.”Hill declined to say whether Realmuto informed the Marlins he won’t sign a long-term contract with them.The Astros, Angels, Athletics, Braves, Mets and Nationals are among the teams seeking an upgrade behind the plate.“To be honest, I am trying not to think about that too much right now,” Realmuto said. “I’m just out here trying to have a good time with my teammates here, kind of put all that stuff behind me until next week and just kind of enjoy my experience here.”The 27-year-old Realmuto was a first-time All-Star this year. He hit .277 and set career highs with 21 homers and 74 RBIs. He had a $2.9 million salary after losing in arbitration, and is eligible for arbitration this winter and again following the 2019 season.Miami finished last in the NL East this year with a 63-98 record.Meanwhile, Realmuto is having a blast in Japan. He homered in Thursday’s warmup against the Yomiuri Giants, which the MLB squad won 9-6. He is scheduled to be behind the plate in Game 2 of the six-game series against Japan’s national team at Tokyo Dome.