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Leading Off

The season has started, and the Orioles have picked up right where they left off in September. And… that’s not such a good thing. After an exhilarating Opening Day, the O’s have decided not to pitch, not to hit, and not to defend. We’re not sure what’s going on, but it appears that the Orioles have built their 2018 season on an ancient burial ground.

Don’t worry, the Orioles only have to face the Astros, Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, and others. It would be nice to see the home town team acknowledge that the season has started.

Join us for The Drink of the Week. Don’t forget to drink socially with us on Untappd.

 

This Week on the Twitters

Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

The Orioles sign Michael Saunders to minor-league contract after he was released this spring by the #Royals.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 2, 2018

#orioles have traded RHP Stefan Crichton to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) April 2, 2018

“We Hope he can put it together this season to help the 2018 club”

— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) April 2, 2018

.@SimplyAJ10 – we could see that one from up here! #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/Dngelzdy6u

— Ricky Arnold (@astro_ricky) March 30, 2018

I've accepted a consulting role with a major-league team that'll last through the entire 2018 season and potentially beyond. I'm really very excited about the opportunity, but sad to not be writing at BP any more.

— Jeff Long (@JeffLongBP) April 2, 2018

Today’s game has been postponed due to weather.

Further details to come.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 2, 2018

It appears I entirely missed someone being mad about a bunt yesterday, and I'm pretty okay with that.

— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) April 2, 2018

 

Derek Arnold, of Eutaw Street Report

 

Derek Arnold of Eutaw Street Report joins us to overreact to the opening series, against the Minnesota Twins. If anyone is capable of providing a lack of insight and baseless opinion, it’s this guy – Derek is one of our favorite guests, and favorite people in the Orioles content creating community.

Derek works through the offense, defense, and pitching, in addition to weighing in on things that don’t matter. Hey, it is Bird’s Eye View, after all.

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