Leading Off
No excuses this time. It’s really Episode 100! OK, it might not actually be #100, but you’ll have to bear with us as we round up. Or down. Or… whatever. Recorded at Dempsey’s Brewpub and Restaurant, this very special episode includes a few new guests, and some familiar segments.
Before we get started, a few thanks:
* Thanks to Rebecca Parrish and the team at Dempsey’s for their hospitality (and awesome happy hour).
* Thanks to Jeff Lantz and the Orioles for making this episode possible.
* Thanks to Steve Roth of DJ Birdman, for coming through on the unenviable task of trying to make us sound good in person.
* Thanks to Zach Wilt and the rest of our Baltimore Sports Report Network sister wives, for their support.
* Lastly, thanks to listeners and friends of the program, for making this show fun to produce, even 100 episodes later.
After a quick stop off to recognize Dempsey’s contributions to our Drink of the Week, it’s time for the TWotT (This Week on the Twitters):
* @masnPete delivers some bad news about the off season.
* @craigcalcaterra reminds us that A-Rod is still a story.
* @pinstripealley reminds us that part of that story involves where he pees.
* @masnRoch reviews minor league free agents.
* @Joelsherman1 discusses the future of the Dark Lord.
* @DSzymborski illustrates the difference between All Stars and “available players.”
The Last #BrianRobertsWatch
Brian Roberts has officially retired. There is nothing else to watch. It’s the end of an era, here at Bird’s Eye View.
The Orioles Speak
As a part of the live event at Dempsey’s, the Orioles were kind enough to make a few members of the organization available for interviews. Because they did not have better sense, we were joined by:
Greg Bader, Vice President of Communications and Marketing
* The difference between speaking for a team that’s winning 96 wins, rather than 66.
* What does the 20-game season ticket plan mean for 13-game plan holders?
* The impact of dynamic/variable pricing in 2014 and moving forward.
* The impact of the Nationals on the Orioles’ territory, and the Orioles’ marketing efforts in DC.
* Baseball’s adaptation to new and social media.
Nicole McFadyen, Head Groundskeeper
* Off season care of the field.
* The players’ role in caring for the field.
* Natural crushed stone warning track: how is it performing after two years?
* Tales from the grounds crew: when the tarp simply won’t cooperate.
* Remembering the 2014 Clinchmas celebration.
* Scott’s asks about his Batter’s Eye ivy envy.
Adam Gladstone, Replay Coordinator
* Replay coordination – differences between home/away.
* Coordination with MASN and FOX/ESPN.