Episode 391: Camden Stakes
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Leading Off
On the day of the running of the 149th Preakness Stakes, we talk Orioles Baseball, and all its splendors.
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This Week on the Socials
Around the Bases
First Base: Roster Crunch
We have come accustomed to not having enough talent in the organization. We’ve also become accustomed to talent in the organization being too far away to have a meaningful impact on our hopes and dreams. But now the organization has talent up and down. And difficult decisions are being made. We as fans need to enjoy the guys while they’re here, and understand that the fringe guys might not be here indefinitely – they’re not here on scholarship, anymore.
Second Base: The Next, Next Chapter
The Orioles finally released another episode of The Next Chapter, so Jake can find something else to whine about.
Third Base: Adley Rutchman is good at baseball
Let’s just say that, here at Bird’s Eye View, we have fallen Truly. Adley. Deeply.
Home Plate: Predictions
In 2023, we predicted that the division was out of reach because the Rays were running away with it. Here in 2024, it looks like the AL East is a two-horse race between the Orioles and Yankees. So… is it too early to predict “who will own it?”
Status of the Pitching
The Orioles’ pitching staff, despite giving up 9 runs to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, have averaged about 2.86 runs per game in May. On a team with serious star power on the offensive side of the ball, the pitching staff is more than holding up its end of the bargain.
But the important question is: is it good enough to hold up in the playoffs? The answer to that question may depress you.
Fantasy Boss
Scott goes up 4-2. Next week’s category is WPA – both in pitching and in hitting.
Scott selected Corbin Burnes and Jordan Westburg
Jake selected Jacob Webb and Anthony Santander
But the bigger question than “who will own it” is this: who will be the winner of the 2024 Camden Stakes?
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.
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