Out of the Park: Welcome back, Crush!

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  Bobby Blanco

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  January 22, 2016 11:37 am

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Obviously, the big news this week was first baseman Chris Davis re-signing with the Orioles. The seven-year contract was reported as a done deal early Saturday morning before becoming official with a press conference last night at Camden Yards after Davis psased a physical.
But before we get to the best of #WelcomeBackCrush, I think it’s important to note that the MASN family spends its time together even outside of Oriole Park.
MASN’s Jim Hunter’s wife, Bonnie, makes a delicious baked ziti,…

Obviously, the big news this week was first baseman Chris Davis re-signing with the Orioles. The seven-year contract was reported as a done deal early Saturday morning before becoming official with a press conference last night at Camden Yards after Davis psased a physical.

But before we get to the best of #WelcomeBackCrush, I think it’s important to note that the MASN family spends its time together even outside of Oriole Park.

MASN’s Jim Hunter’s wife, Bonnie, makes a delicious baked ziti, industry sources have confirmed. Those sources are of course MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko and Steve Melewski, who attended “Zitifest” at the Hunters’ house Saturday night. Sounds like the perfect way to end a long day of reporting the Davis deal.

#zitifest ’16. @bensb34 @masnRoch @masnSteve @SchmuckStop. Thrilled Ben Barlow joined us this year. #friends pic.twitter.com/hIlEzdXlYd

— Jim Hunter (@JimOriolesTV) January 16, 2016

By coincidence Bonnie made Monica’s favorite dessert. Ben, Emily & @masnRoch approve. @bensb34 #zitifest pic.twitter.com/RRM2UW8m5N

— Jim Hunter (@JimOriolesTV) January 16, 2016

@JimOriolesTV @masnRoch @masnSteve @SchmuckStop @emilyterp a great time with friends as always! What’s said at zitifest stays at zitifest!

— Ben Barlow (@bensb34) January 17, 2016

Thanks to @JimOriolesTV and Bonnie Hunter for another fantastic ZitiFest. Great friends and food. Awesome time!

— Steve Melewski (@masnSteve) January 17, 2016

And now the leftovers! Check out the best from the MASN and Orioles family from this past week on Davis’ return to Birdland!

Crush is back!!!

— Zach Britton (@zbritton) January 16, 2016

Having a good day, #Birdland? Me too. 😎

— The Oriole Bird (@OrioleBird) January 16, 2016

Good morning, Baltimore! pic.twitter.com/sonRVmZGqm

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 16, 2016

Running to Chris Davis news this morning like … pic.twitter.com/yBsDBAS5Cr

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 16, 2016

Hey @CrushD19, are you gonna take @jimmysseafood offer of free crabs for life? And can I join you? Welcome back.

— Pete Kerzel (@masnPete) January 16, 2016

So excited to have these families back in Birdland. Amazing people off the field and not so bad on it! #OriolesMagic pic.twitter.com/X7P2HmR6WH

— Caleb Joseph (@EutawBackstop) January 16, 2016

Good news for #Orioles: Chris Davis, who has led AL in home runs two of the last three years, is returning to Baltimore, according to MASN.

— Mel Antonen (@MelAntonen) January 16, 2016

Chris Davis said a big selling point in returning to #Orioles was the “clubhouse atmosphere.” … “You want to be comfortable.” #MLB

— Mel Antonen (@MelAntonen) January 22, 2016

CRUSHHH!!! pic.twitter.com/rLHHCd6RXa

— The Oriole Bird (@OrioleBird) January 21, 2016

IT’S OFFICIAL! The @Orioles have announced their seven-year deal with @CrushD19! RETWEET to welcome him back! pic.twitter.com/77CtWZTuXt

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 21, 2016

Davis: “We are ecstatic to be back here for a number of years.” #WelcomeBackCrush pic.twitter.com/dVI86dG5aK

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 22, 2016

Dressed to the nines. #WelcomeBackCrush pic.twitter.com/2e6yLd9UnV

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 22, 2016

.@CrushD19 explains why #Orioles fans have “a special place in my heart.” #WelcomeBackCrush pic.twitter.com/C1fMLDNblI

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) January 22, 2016

#WelcomeBackCrush pic.twitter.com/XoVXB8Fev1

— OLIVIA witherite (@Oliviawitherite) January 22, 2016

Welcome back, Crush!

Bonus: With the impending blizzard this weekend, MASN’s Jim Palmer wants to make sure all of Birdland stays safe and warm.

Sending a WARM HUG to Birdland. Find a safe and warm nest for this “historic storm” #NationalHugDay @Orioles @masnOrioles

— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) January 21, 2016