I'm very happy that Brooks Robinson will be part of Friday's Opening Day festivities, even if it doesn't necessarily signal a full thaw in his relationship with Orioles ownership. I'm also happy Boog Powell will be honored during the tribute to the 1970 championship team, but Boog has not been disconnected from the club.
Brooks is such a huge part of Orioles history that I continue to hope and pray for the day when he's a regular part of the Camden Yards experience, but I'm not going to hold my breath. He has plenty on his plate already, with his ownership interest in the York Revolution and his various charitable endeavors. He also has been wrestling with some health issues, but nothing keeps Brooks down for long.
It'll be great to see him on Friday.