Episode 280: Part of It All

Published by Bird's Eye View at September 23, 2019

Leading Off

As of the recording of this episode, the Orioles have six games remaining in the 2019 season. We’re not sure how to feel about that. It’s a mixture of disappointment, relief, and indigestion. That’s the magic of Orioles Baseball.

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:

Trey Mancini today named AL Player of the Week (the day after he was presented w Most Valuable Oriole award) & Austin Hays recognized for the MLB Play of the Week for his memorable catch at Cam Yds vs TOR.
Some positive news near the end of 100 loss #Rebuild season.⚾️ @WJZ pic.twitter.com/iDBYi1cVd8

— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) September 23, 2019

Miguel Castro just allowed a grand slam to Randal Grichuk to put the Orioles at a 10-9 deficit with two outs in the ninth. This shit is really tired.

— Jon Meoli (@JonMeoli) September 19, 2019

Wearing a customized jersey with Frank Robinson’s number, Ed Reed says the 2012 Orioles inspired the Super Bowl run the Ravens went on that year. pic.twitter.com/yMaNXmiDTr

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) September 17, 2019

Yeah, that’s just Ed Reed playing shortstop during #Orioles BP at Camden Yards. #Ravens pic.twitter.com/9AGfuFyUrL

— Todd Karpovich (@toddkarpovich) September 17, 2019

Former USA 18U Director, former Cardinals scout, former Rangers farm director and former BA draft writer has wide-ranging breadth of experience. And he and Sig Mejdal have known each other for quite a while. Should be a very good fit. https://t.co/7zJTfJd0tH

— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) September 16, 2019

Former @Ravens wide receiver @TorreySmithWR is recognized as one of our #BirdlandHeros.

Torrey and his wife Chanel founded the Torrey Smith Family Fund! pic.twitter.com/PIBqqpbCBr

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 22, 2019

Around the Bases

What could possibly be going on this week in Orioles Baseball? We’ll, we’ll tell you – one base at a time.

First Base

Trey Mancini is named Most Valuable Oriole.

Second Base

BJ Surhoff sounds off on being let go.

Third Base

Mike Elias sounds off on a number of topics.

Home Plate

Is Austin Hays the next big thing?

Fantasy Boss

Dr. Poo Poo did not make an appearance this week, so Jake wins 4-0, on the strength of A-Woj’s strikeouts.

The score stands at 11-6-1 in Jake’s favor.

This week, the guys are moving away from the numbers, and deep into their own emotions. Who will disappoint them more this week? Jake took Miguel Castro, and Scott selected Mychal Givens.

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, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.