Not a bad game Sunday night, huh? I think we can safely say that the December 27th matchup in Pittsburgh will have heavy implications. Probably a safe bet that it gets flexed to either 4 pm or the night game, too.

In the meantime, the Hot Stove is starting to simmer for the Orioles. Nothing of real note yet, but a few tidbits.

– Rumor has it that the O’s inquired about Kevin Millwood. I doubt there’s anything to it. If there is, it’d be interesting to see what kind of package Texas is looking for.

– One of Andy MacPhail‘s right hand men is off to the Mets. You always want your front office staff in demand. This is a good sign.

– Nice team roundup from USA Today. Nothing there that we don’t already know, but it’s solid.

– Mariners fans are conflicted about Erik Bedard. If I were them, I’d want to cut my losses. If I were me (us), I’d definitely want him back in Charm City…at the right price.

– For those of you in the area, Nick Markakis and his wife Christina will be in town on Thursday to light the christmas tree monument down in Mount Vernon. Pre-event ceremonies begin at 5:30, tree lighting starts at 7.