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.