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June 28, 2016 Episode 170: Dongs After Dark
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Leading Off
Oh, you know, just your average “my team finishes at 4 games up in the AL East and 15 games above .500” kind of week. I guess it will do. I’ll take it – how about you?
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Caleb Joseph
* Vance Worley
* Brian Deunsing

This Week on the Twitters

. @Orioles have AL's best record since start of 2012, the first year of Duquette and Showalter working together. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 27, 2016

#ZiPS mean projected standings, 6/26/16. pic.twitter.com/ZyfsROboT1
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) June 26, 2016

If the UK opts out, Europe can still make them a qualifying offer, so that any union signing the UK will have to give up a draft pick.
— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) June 24, 2016

Hyun Soo Kim has a wRC+ of 139 against RHP. Joey Rickard's wRC+ against LHP is 144. That's how you draw up a successful platoon.
— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) June 23, 2016

Got heem! What do we do with him now? @BirdsEyeViewBal pic.twitter.com/WIPyOyzZAV
— Eve Stein (@LeetleSeester) June 21, 2016

So that's a quality start for Ubaldo Jimenez. I'm calling this edition of #JimenezConfessions a success. Excellent work, everyone.
— Camden Chat (@CamdenChat) June 23, 2016

Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

Scott had this great idea about devoting a segment to the Orioles’ catching position – Matt Wieters, the prospects, and the team’s approach moving forward. But then Andrew Stetka of Euataw Street Report went and put an awesome piece on masnsports.com on the same subject. Luckily, Andrew was kind enough to join us to talk about O’s catchers, and the team at large.
Are you following Andrew Stetka on Twitter @astetka? You should be. Are you reading his posts on MASN’s website on Mondays? You should be. Are you reading his regular Thursday Thoughts on
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June 21, 2016 Episode 169: Oriole in the Cupboard
This week's show asks what the Orioles have left in the cupboard, and what moves might be possible to improve this club.
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June 21, 2016 Episode 169: Oriole in the Cupboard
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Leading Off
Things were good, then they were bad, then they were good again. It’s as if a baseball season has ups and downs! The Orioles are really good, if you’re not a fan of starting pitching. And it’s hard to be a fan of this starting pitching.
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Caleb Joseph
* Vance Worley

This Week on the Twitters

Buck said Machado being slow out of the box as "been addressed." #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) June 18, 2016

If the Dodgers stay in turn with their rotation, the Orioles will face Clayton Kershaw on July 6th.
20 Ks and 2 solo HRs.
— Dillon Atkinson (@DAtkinsonOU) June 20, 2016

Just asked the guy if he remembers a few years ago when Boston sports fans were lovable before their teams won titles. He looks displeased.
— Ryan Wagner (@rwags614) June 17, 2016

Infielder Sharlon Schoop, Jonathan's brother, will join #Orioles from Norfolk "just in case" he's needed tomorrow. Said: "Dream come true."
— David Hall (@DavidHallVP) June 20, 2016

James Shields going full blown Ubaldo
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) June 18, 2016

Open the Cupboard: What’s Left?

Can we all agree that the Orioles need starting pitching? And that they have very little to offer in their minor league system? We take inventory of what’s in stock, and what it might bring back.
Did you know that other teams are allowed to develop talent at the minor league level, which they then use to promote to help them at the majors, AND trade away to improve themselves? Crazy right?
The question of what to get is almost as interesting as to whether the Orioles should stand pat and hope the Magic sees them through to the playoffs.

Around the Bases

We go Around the Bases, not only to the week in Orioles Baseball, but to baseball at large.
First Base – No Respect!
Second Base – Wait, you can waive expensive and underperforming players?
Third Base – Is Oliver Drake a Thing?
Home Plate – Impact of CBA.

Fantasy Boss

Jake must have taken this week’s loss personally, because he done lost his mind. Scott takes a 4-2 lead, having selected Jonathan Schoop to out-homer Jake’s pick, Mark Trumbo. This week, the category is a straight hit count. Scott selected Chris Davis, and Jake went with Adam Jones.
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June 14, 2016 Episode 168: Lifetime Achievement
This week's BEV focuses on the Orioles draft, and asks itself whether this rough stretch of baseball is worth panicking over. Also, Ubaldo Jimenez sadness.
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June 14, 2016 Episode 168: Lifetime Achievement
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Leading Off
Your first place Baltimore Orioles had a rough week. The Toronto and Boston series had all the stuff of which nightmares are made: poor pitching… no, mostly poor pitching. At least it’s early… right?
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The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Yovani Gallardo
* Caleb Joseph
* J.J. Hardy

This Week on the Twitters

For those wondering if #Orioles have starting alternatives at Norfolk, the 5 Tides who have started most often have a combined 5-27 record.
— Rich Dubroff (@RichDubroffCSN) June 13, 2016

I see @ESPN talking up the Red Sox as the trade deadline nears. Not much of a mention for the other first place AL East team though…
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June 07, 2016 Episode 167: Pabst is Past
The guys take a trip "Around the Bases" to review the week that was in Orioles baseball. Thoughts on Hyun Soo Kim, Manny Machado, Dylan Bundy, and more.
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June 07, 2016 Episode 167: Pabst is Past
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Leading Off
It seems like the Orioles have had a season of extremes: after looking a dire at the beginning of the Boston series, the Orioles sit alone at first place in the AL East. It may have been white knuckle games, but the result is worth it.
Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!
The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing
What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day
* Yovani Gallardo
* Caleb Joseph
* J.J. Hardy

This Week on the Twitters

Random thought: If you're a Yankees fan, why buy a jersey with a player's name on the back? No names is the Yankees' thing. #FashionTweets
— Luke Jones (@BaltimoreLuke) June 5, 2016

Man, hard to believe Kim didn't want to accept a Triple-A assignment.
— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) June 2, 2016

Buck now has 1,372 career wins, tying him with Davey Johnson for 29th place on all-time list. #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) June 6, 2016

Buck not shy about standards of what would make Gallardo a welcome addition to return @orioles rotation: "upright & breathing." Ouch.
— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) June 6, 2016

Me: Mom what do you think of Ubaldo so far?
Mom: He's looked good, but you know it's only the 5th inning. Still time for him to Ubaldo.
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) June 3, 2016

Around the Bases

There was a lot going on this week. We managed not to whine about opposing fans in the park, or rag on opposing players. MY GOD, WHAT ELSE IS LEFT?!?!
Find out as we take a trip Around the Bases.

Fantasy Boss

Scott evened up the score at 2. Chris Davis (Scott’s pick) had a worse K% than Hyun Soo Kim (Jake’s pick). Over the next week, the guys will track average IP for starters. Scott thinks that Chris Tillman will log the most innings per start, and Jake went with Kevin Gausman.

Who will own it?

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.
Tweet us your selections @birdseyeviewbal with #OsGood, #OsBad, and #OsUgly.

Blowing the Save

Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note,
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June 01, 2016 Episode 166: Enemy at the Gates
In this episode, we "celebrate" the return of Pink Hat Nation, and ask our friend Mark Brown from Camden Chat to help us make sense of it all.
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June 01, 2016 Episode 166: Enemy at the Gates
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Leading Off
This week of Orioles baseball has been less than ideal. After *literally* striking out of Houston, the O’s salvaged a road trip, only to come home and lay an egg in front of Boston fans at Camden Yards.
Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!
The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

This Medical Wing

We might not have had another appearance from Jim Palmer’s Way to Fitness, but there is no shortage of excitement in this week’s Medical Wing. This week’s residents are:

* Yovani Gallardo
* Caleb Joseph

This Week on the Twitters

Big week! My new book releases Wednesday. Watch for info.
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) May 30, 2016

Free baseball is seldom cheap.
– 60th Ferengi Rule of Acquisition
— Camden Chat (@CamdenChat) May 25, 2016

Brad Brach's 1.4 WAR leads all MLB relievers. That includes closers. #SecretWeapon #Orioles
— Eddie Matz (@ESPNeddiematz) May 31, 2016

James Shields is now the active leader in career games with 10+ runs allowed, with five
— Jeff Sullivan (@based_ball) May 31, 2016

Camden Chatting with Mark Brown

Mark Brown stops in to chat, Camden style, of all things Baltimore Orioles over the past week. The former lefty catcher brags about his high school conversion rate, and tells us the Orioles are the best team in the majors. Or… we just wrote that to be mean, and he said lots of other entertaining, insightful things. You’ll have to tune in to find out.
The Grand Poohbah of CamdenChat should be followed on Twitter @EatMoreEsskay and @CamdenChat. And more importantly, read the comments over at camdenchat.com.

Enemy at the Gates

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They’re like cockroaches. Now that the lights are back on, they’re scrambling over Camden Yards. You see, for a generation, Orioles fans were miserable in their own stadium when Yankees and Red Sox fans came to town. The home team was likely to lose, and the visiting fans would be sure to rub it in. Strangely, during the Red Sox recent hard times, OPACY has been far more pleasant during games against Boston.
Now that the Sox are winning again, the bandwagonners are back, and they’re as unpleasant as always. Pink Hat Nation made their first appearance at Camden Yards, adding salt to the already painful wound of a 7-2 loss that pushed the Orioles two games back of the East-leading Red Sox.
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May 24, 2016 Episode 165: O’s, Bohs, and Ice Floes
Don't miss this Medical Wing! We have some fun with the Brian Matusz trade, plus talk about who could be next with BSL's Rob Shields. Also, our "x-factors."
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