Peter Angelos on Chris Davis: "He's an exceptional guy" (plus other notes)

Peter Angelos on Chris Davis: "He's an exceptional guy" (plus other notes)
As the Orioles continue their search for another starting pitcher and outfielder, they're much more comfortable with a lineup that includes first baseman Chris Davis. It wasn't easy, but they got the deal done, reaching agreement on a seven-year contract that totals $161 million - including $42 million deferred and payments that stretch until Davis is in his 50s. It became official on Thursday. Managing partner Peter Angelos and agent Scott Boras worked late into the night of Jan. 15 to...

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Animal Farm"

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Animal Farm"
Few books have garnered the accolades that describe "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. As the years pass, the truth of this book grows; the history of mankind confirms the book's insights and humans join the farm, just as the farm joined humans when the book was published. The 70th anniversary of the publication of "Animal Farm" was last month. The story is as important today as when first printed. Unless mankind changes, the book will resonant for centuries to come. Joe McIlvaine picked this...