Baltimore Orioles bullpen coach Alan Dunn talked with me recently about a baseball clinic he is putting on this Saturday at Thompson Park on Ray Thorington Road. Those aged 9 to 19 are invited to join, and it sounds like a great way to kick off baseball season. Coach Dunn was in the Chicago Cubs organization for 15 years before going over to the major leagues.

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