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October 12, 2016 Episode 184: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
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Leading Off
Everything hurts. Why did they do this to us? Baseball was no fun this week, and as the playoffs continue, it only gets worse. From here, we can only look out the window and wait for Spring.

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This Week on the Twitters

Buck Showalter is Baltimore's greatest manager since Weaver.
Buck Showalter made a horrible boneheaded decision tonight.
Both can be true.
— Dan J. Glickman (@DanJGlickman) October 5, 2016

I asked Andrew Miller if his game tonight might embody the future of modern bullpen usage. His response: pic.twitter.com/tyhxaYT8Vh
— August Fagerstrom (@AugustFG_) October 7, 2016

Baseball has a way of ripping your ❤️ out, stabbing it, putting it back in your chest, then healing itself just in time for Spring Training.
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) October 6, 2016

If nothing else good comes from this #Orioles loss, may we at least have a farewell @bmorons podcast to do a postmortem on the season? pic.twitter.com/7zZG7ohCk1
— Don Petree (@DonPetree) October 5, 2016

What Went Wrong?

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Almost enough time has passed between the Orioles’ defeat in the AL Wild Card game, at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays that we can discuss the game in a mature, even-tempered way. Almost.
Look, the Britton thing was significant, and no one can deny that, but there were other deciding factors that ultimately led to the defeat. While discussing the usage of Britton, we also give credence to factors such as Tillman’s start, disappearing offense, and bullpen management (outside of the 11th).
Damn. It still hurts.

Looking Forward – Two Steps Back?

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In this segment, we cover what we should look forward to next season, in terms of personnel. Who will be back, who is worth pursuing, and what holes will result in this offseason of change. 2018 seems to be the tipping point for this team’s ability to compete, so in the meantime, what can the Orioles do to stay relevant now, and moving forward.
We discuss whether it is good enough to have a team that is pretty good (with a legit chance at the playoffs) for a number of years, or whether the short window of contention makes anything other than a World Series run a dereliction of duty.

Finally,
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October 04, 2016 Episode 183: Where the Wild Things Are
THE ORIOLES ARE A PLAYOFF TEAM!! Before the O's head north to take on Toronto, we talk to Greg Wisniewski of BP Toronto, and make Wild Predictions.
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October 04, 2016 Episode 183: Where the Wild Things Are
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Leading Off
THEY DID IT!!! Despite how things looked and felt in the middle of September, the Orioles are one of the five best teams in the AL, and have advanced to the one-game, loser-goes-home-and-weeps Wild Card game.
After what seems like a solid week of paceball games, the Orioles will be put to the test in the ultimate nail-biter, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. Let us know what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
You know… things… actually look OK. The only maladies in Birdland right now are the fans who are nervously awaiting Tuesday’s game. Dr. Magness prescribes juniper. Trust him – he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

This Week on the Twitters

. @Orioles finish 2016 with most regular-season wins of any AL team over the past five years (444-366). @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) October 2, 2016

@baseball_ref The @Orioles home record when mustard ketchup or relish won the animated condiment race M – 18-12; K – 16-8; R – 16-11
— Gorelickingood (@gorelickingood) October 1, 2016

Everyone on my TL doing the Wade Miley butt clench right now
— Andrew Stetka (@AStetka) October 1, 2016

If I recall correctly, the Orioles haven't had a meaningful Game 162 since 1982.
— Justin McGuire (@JMcGuireSN) October 2, 2016

@BirdsEyeViewBal Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
— Greg Wisniewski (@coolhead2010) October 3, 2016

Orioles, Jays, and Loonies

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Be honest: how many of you were certain that the Orioles’ season was over after the Red Sox sweep? Things looked pretty dire. But despite this, the Orioles scratched and clawed their way into the playoffs, and will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2016 AL Wild Card Game at (House of Horrors) Rogers Center.
To preview the game (series?), we invited friend of the program Greg Wisnewski, of BP Toronto. Greg is our go-to source for all things Canadian, and Blue Jays specifically. Seriously, if you want great baseball analysis, with a sense of humor, check out Greg (@coolhead2010) and the other great guys at BP Toronto (@BPToronto).
OK, enough being nice. We love Greg, but hope his team loses.
We talk the matchup, how the Blue Jays look,
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September 27, 2016 Episode 182: September to Remember
The Red Sox series was an abomination, and yet the Orioles have a chance to make the playoffs. It all comes down to this. Buckle up, folks.
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September 27, 2016 Episode 182: September to Remember
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Leading Off
We can’t tell if we love baseball or we hate baseball. The Orioles got pummeled by the Red Sox, but still cling to a Wild Card spot. HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS, ORIOLES FANS!
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. Let us know what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
The Orioles are relatively healthy, save:

* Kevin Gausman (intercostal “tweak”)

This Week on the Twitters

Listening to @BirdsEyeViewBal on the way to school this morning & my 2½yr old dropped a perfectly timed "Go!" when Ferris Bueller came on.
— 003 ن (@SamAbate) September 22, 2016

Our gift to David Ortiz, the exact authenticated visiting dugout phone he smashed on July 27, 2013. #Birdland pic.twitter.com/QygTYmW13m
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 22, 2016

Drew Stubbs pinch hits for Kim in a one run game. It's a left-right thing, but come on.
— Jon Meoli (@JonMeoli) September 25, 2016

Hanging with @SimplyAJ10 played a great game today and came out to raise $$ 4 @ALZMaryland @CSNOrioles @Orioles pic.twitter.com/W7n06Zak2f
— Z Spice (@z_spice) September 25, 2016

If neither Rockies or Dodgers ever score, then we can keep Scully.
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) September 25, 2016

Usually wear an #Orioles hat to Os games but today it's a Marlins hat #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/xOlKtz1YzG
— Dave (@BmoreDaveS) September 25, 2016

Around the Bases – Final Week

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In this “September to Remember,” we take one last trip Around the Bases:
First Base – The loss of Jose Fernandez
Second Base – Managing our emotions from the Red Sox series. “Hello Darkness, my old friend…”
Third Base – Final farewells to a few 2016 Orioles?
Home Plate – Preparing for the final week. What lays in store for us?

Fantasy Boss

Jake won this week,
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September 20, 2016 Episode 181: Grrrr
Drawing the wrong conclusions, and irrationally hating on baseball players. This episode of Bird's Eye View is almost a caricature of itself.
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September 20, 2016 Episode 181: Grrrr
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Leading Off
The Orioles have 13 games left in the 2016 regular season. They currently hold the first AL Wild Card position. Hold on to your butts. After a split with the Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays, the O’s host the Boston Red Sox, in a series that can either end with the Orioles in contention for a division crown – or hopelessly out of it. We’re trying to remind ourselves that this is supposed to be fun.
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. Let us know what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
Here are the ouchies:

* Steve Pearce (elbow)
* Joey Rickard (thumb)

Not injuries, still medical:

* Wade Miley (upcoming paternity leave)
* Dariel Alvarez (unavailable due to pregnancy complications – our best the Alvarez family!)

This Week on the Twitters

@BirdsEyeViewBal I don't want to accuse the Orioles of playing favorites but they did win in my birthday.
— Chris Maurer (@MaurerFTW) September 18, 2016

Trumbo is back! Pun intended.
— Stephen Adams (@StephenPAdams) September 18, 2016

Buck on Hardy: "What was that movie with Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger about completing somebody? He kind of completes our infield."
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) September 17, 2016

This game is well attended. So at least you guys can shut up about that for a night.
— Alex Conway (@AlexConwayCC) September 16, 2016

Hey @BirdsEyeViewBal, that game was fire emoji, fire emoji, fire emoji.
— Matt Taylor (@roarfrom34) September 15, 2016

Offensive Fallacies

You hear complaints about this offense all the time.
They depend too much on the home run.
They can’t deliver with runners in scoring position.
This performance just shows that this team isn’t ready for October.
Well, Scott is here to tell you those complaints are… crap. This team may not be the best in baseball. It may not be the ’27 Yankees. But the 2016 Orioles have played pretty well, and if you look at all the things that are painful to watch in the moment, they really don’t have much to do with the final position of a team, if it makes the playoffs.
Join us for the myths of the Three True Outcomes in the Playoffs and the correlation between last minute performance and playoff results.

Hate Train

Part of rooting for a baseball team is rooting against your rival baseball teams. And part of rooting against your rival teams is letting some of their players reeeeeally get under your skin. Some of them do it well, others not so much.
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September 13, 2016 Episode 180: As the Rotation Turns
The O's are within spitting distance of first place, and are in the driver's seat for the Wild Card spot. Meaningful games in September are upon us.
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September 13, 2016 Episode 180: As the Rotation Turns
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Leading Off
The Orioles won a big series in Detroit, and head off to Boston to challenge for the AL East division lead. This is a very good time to watch Orioles baseball. Meaningful baseball in September? You got it.
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. Let us know what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
Shoulders abound. Pitchers are dominating the Medical Wing this week.

* Darren O’Day
* Chris Davis

This Week on the Twitters

Orioles peeps: September 12 and we're in this thing for real. Let's take a moment to be grateful.
— Lila Shapiro-Cyr (@lilasc) September 12, 2016

Hardy doubles into what I like to call The Cruz Corner.
— Eutaw St. Report (@EutawStReport) September 11, 2016

Caleb Joseph hasn’t driven in a run this season https://t.co/B3ghtDBbsa
— HardballTalk (@HardballTalk) September 12, 2016

.@BirdsEyeViewBal Jake totally glazed over the fact that Scott said the #Orioles acquired Jason Bourne this week. pic.twitter.com/H3Ht8kbFjg
— Andrew Stetka (@AStetka) September 6, 2016

For a strong Sept playoff push the OGs at @nikebaseball created me something never before seen
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September 06, 2016 Episode 179: Premature Happy Endings
Scott's kid sucker punches a Yankees fan, Jake whines about not being able to brood in peace, and the O's went 4-3 this week. Welcome to Bird's Eye View.
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