Odds & Ends: Padres, Orioles, Coste, Nationals

Here's a few links to help you through another baseball-less night... ESPN's Keith Law says that firing VP of scouting and player development Grady Fuson was a good move by new GM Jed Hoyer and the Padres. He notes that San Diego's drafts have been among the worst in the game over the last few years, although they did change course last year. Peter Schmuck of The Baltimore Sun says the Orioles need a power hitter at one of the corner infield spots, and mentions that players like Adrian Beltre, Troy Glaus, or Carlos Delgado could represent a decent stop gap. Chris Coste became a free agent after being outrighted by the Astros, says Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Phil Wood of MASNsports.com has news on a few front office hirings by the Nationals. The Phillies added Brett Myers to their World Series roster according to David Murphy of The Philadephia Daily News. The 29-year-old righthander could earn himself a few extra bucks in free ag...