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

https://twitter.com/JeffLongBP/status/980793960758116352

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.

Go visit Eutaw Street Report – really, there’s a lot of excellent content. You should also follow the site on Twitter @EutawStReport and Derek personally @BMoreBirdsNest.

Unwritten Rules

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Unwritten rules are stupid, and not just a little stupid. The Twins, led by Brian Dozier, couldn’t handle their seven-run win over the Orioles, so they decided to drag up the only drama they could find from Sunday’s game. They chose to harp on Chance Sisco, and his “bush league” decision to try to win. Down seven runs in the ninth, Chance Sisco tried to get on base, by bunting against the shift.

With respect, Brian Dozier and the Twins can get stuffed.

That led us to wonder, however, what Unwritten Rules we have here at Bird’s Eye View, in regards to the podcast. Also, what Unwritten Rules are there about the Orioles? Let us know by tweeting at us @birdseyeviewbal.

Fantasy Boss

Scott takes an early lead, by correctly predicting that Adam Jones would out-homer Manny Machado. In fact, Adam Jones out-homered everyone with the exception of Tim Beckham, in this young season. That leaves Jake with the unenviable position of picking the category.

The guys are curious as to who is the most unlucky offensive player, and so they’re asking themselves who will have the worst BABIP. Scott recommended trying to put some advanced statistical analysis, and recommended AVG – BABIP.

Scott’s Pick: Jonathan Schoop

Jake’s Pick: Trey Mancini

Who Will Own It?

Blowing the Save

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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.