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Leading Off

It’s a rare Saturday edition of Bird’s Eye View – sorry for the schedule change, but we’re pretty sure that your earholes can handle it. The Orioles continue to prepare in Sarasota, and Baltimore weather reminds us that we need baseball season, now more than ever.

 

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Join us for The Drink of the Week and let us know what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

 

The Medical Wing

Remember: It’s OK if you giggle.

This week, the Medical Wing is occupied by:

* Chris Tillman – shoulder

* J.J. Hardy – back spasms

* Michael Bourn – broken finger

* Wade Miley – bruise

* Johnny Giavatella – hand soreness

This Week on the Twitters

McFarland, 27, was released by Os last week. Was a favorite of Showalter's and the relievers. But he had a rough, injury-plagued 2016. https://t.co/ZWL8Julrxj

— Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) March 3, 2017

Dariel Alvarez isn't ready to switch and pitch https://t.co/PPrKLYgFvl pic.twitter.com/h0y8gY9Lfb

— Peter Schmuck (@SchmuckStop) February 25, 2017

Are we about to get to the part of the broadcast where Joe Angel makes fun of Tropicana Field incessantly?

— Best of O's Radio (@BestofOsRadio) March 4, 2017

The #Orioles have an agreement with P Steve Johnson, pending a physical. Minor league deal.

— Jon Meoli (@JonMeoli) March 4, 2017

.@RedSox LHP David Price to avoid arm surgery, will be sidelined 7-10 days: https://t.co/kFmVDvfAkC

— MLB (@MLB) March 3, 2017

 

Old Man Radio, with Derek Arnold

Derek Arnold, the editor of Eutaw Street Report joins us revel in Old Man Radio, and to look ahead to what the Orioles will be in 2017 and beyond. We discuss the outfield roster, pace of play rules, and the closing of the competitive window.

If you are listening to this podcast, and are not familiar with Derek’s work at Eutaw Street Report, you are doing it wrong. Check him out on Twitter @EutawStReport and @BMoreBirdsNest.

 

Rosterbation

We risk hairy palms and engage in a little casual rosterbation. Are there any real question marks, or is this thing set? Are there any pieces of the puzzle that might come from outside the organization? Dan Duquette has been known to make late moves to improve the club.

 

 

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,