Leading Off

Bird’s Eye View is back, and better than never. Sorry, it’s Orioles Baseball in 2019 – lower your expectations.

This Week on the Twitters

Surprised how many people are really invested in this decision. Good for Mussina for sticking to what he wants https://t.co/eNP13RDrco— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) January 26, 2019

I had no idea who Yolbert Sanchez was 5 minutes ago. But now…NOW, he’s everything. Typical O’s fan moment.— Ben Kaplan (@BattleOTBeltway) January 22, 2019

#Padres reportedly join the chase for Manny Machado: https://t.co/uCs2Di1P4c pic.twitter.com/sVPfvI7K7w— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) January 25, 2019

Say goodbye to Esskay Orioles Franks https://t.co/OsZzcRtmau pic.twitter.com/sZaW4RHbzB— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) January 22, 2019

Camden Yards, the home of Don Long's Long Dongs https://t.co/n9eFanI1gR— Ryan Wormeli (@RyanWarmly) January 13, 2019

If the Orioles signed Harper and Machado both for 10 years and $300M, their payroll would be at $137M per Cots. Their 2018 payroll per Cots was $148M.— Matt Perez (@FanOfLaundry) January 27, 2019

Hey, there are still players I recognize! #InTreyWeTrust https://t.co/41Tj7jsuzr— Roar From 34 (@roarfrom34) January 26, 2019

Orioles Fan Fest 2019

Jake recounts his experiences at Fan Fest, after having split his time between being a podcasting hack and a father. 

The guys also talk about what works and what doesn’t work in the team’s event for die-hard fans. Scott, as usual, has the right answers.

We missed out on the Social Media Pop Up Rooms, so if you attended Fan Fest, and stood in line to get in there, let us know how you liked it – tweet us @birdseyeviewbal.

Swing and Miss

It’s been a while since we’ve been together, and so here are the things we missed while we were away:

* The Orioles unveiled their Birdland Members program* Brandon Hyde became the Orioles 20th manager * Hyde filled his coaching staff* The Orioles parted with the best name on the team!

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