Episode 392: Let Them Eat Crab Cake
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Leading Off
After a week away, the guys are back and better than never. What happened while we’re gone? Well, it can best be expressed by the dulcet tones of Whitney Houston. Not really, but we made the reference anyway. Welcome to Bird’s Eye View.
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Around the Bases
First Base: The Streak Ends
The Orioles were finally swept. I mean, they were swept again, because it happened in the playoffs. But in any event, this very specific, very narrow interpretation of a streak has come to an end. And… the Orioles are still good. They’re still a very good team. Maybe THAT can be the story? Not this weirdly specific stat?
Second Base: Gunnar’s MVP Campaign
Gunnar Henderson is having the type of season that we could only dream about. Stop for a moment, and think about one part of his game that you wish he would improve. We’ll wait.
Still waiting.
Gunnar is, in short, having a historically good season, and we can’t wait to see how he stacks up against some of the elite players in the leage.
Now… about that facial hair…
Third Base: The June Gauntlet
The Orioles can’t buy an off-day in June. They also play a lot of games within the division, and against teams with winning records. But let’s not kid ourselves – no one is looking forward to having to play the Orioles, either. Embrace it – you’re about to be treated to an exciting month of Orioles Baseball.
Home Plate: Quick Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down
We hit a number of topics and give a quick temperature gauge on how we’re feeling. Don’t look now, but we have strong emotions, and strong opinions.
Home Plate: Quick Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down
A BONUS BASE!!!
We take a look at the Orioles’ survey about potential future changes to Camden Yards. Some of these are no-brainers. And some of these are really great, if you are fantastically wealthy.
We are looking forward to the new look of Camden Yards, and to the possibility of having some of that great baseball experience trickle down on us.
Fantasy Boss
Scott goes up 6-3. Scott clicked on BOTH ends of the WPA category. This week’s category is distance. Who will hit the ball the farthest? Fair, or course. We’re talking about dongs, here.
Jake selected Ryan Mountcastle
Scott selected Ryan O’Hearn
Who will own it?
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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