Wednesday Bird Droppings: The World Baseball Classic is underway

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty ImagesGood morning, Birdland!

Baseball games that count are happening. The Netherlands beat Cuba 4-2 yesterday to nab the first win of the tournament, and there are a few more games on tap today. But you will have to stay up late to catch the action taking place in Asia. For those of you most interested in Orioles (current and former) taking part in the tournament, Mark put together a guide for you this week.

As for the Orioles still in Sarasota, the exhibition games March on. The Birds lost 7-6 to the Twins on Tuesday.

Grayson Rodriguez pitched again, giving up one run over 2.2 innings, walking two and striking out four. His 55 pitches would seem to indicate he is on…