Happy Chicken Box Friday!  Reading this morning about Brad Bergesen's injury is not the greatest news as we are only a few days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training.  Bergesen injured his throwing shoulder while taping a commercial for the Orioles.  This is the second time in the last six months that Bergesen has had a run-in with an injury due to bad luck.  Bergesen missed the last two months of the 2009 season after taking a line drive off his shin.  Andy MacPhail and Bergesen both feel the injury is not a concern and Bergesen will only miss the first 10 days of spring training, but anytime there is an injury to a pitcher's throwing shoulder, it is cause for concern.  Bergesen is slated to be the third pitcher in the rotation this season, and when a young pitcher misses time during spring training as they are preparing for the long season, it is never good for their growth.  I am happy to read the optimism in MacPhail and Bergesen, but the second fluke injury to Bergesen in a 6-month span, could affect the first couple of months for Bergesen as he tries to get in "pitching shape."

 

Here is a rundown of today's guests: 

 

Ross Tucker:  The SI.com writer talks the latest NFL headlines.

 

Chad Reuter:  The NFL draft expert from CBSSports.com weighs in on the Ravens' needs.

 

Brandon Erbe:  The Orioles minor league pitcher talks about his offseason.