The Orioles won on Opening Day, they have a chance to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays tonight, Dylan Bundy is on the bump, and it looks like a gorgeous evening for baseball. All’s right in the world right now, Birdland.
Bird’s Eye View Episode 195: Get Back
Jake & Scott recorded a day late this week, as they were voiceless on Monday night, for obvious reasons. They review what we saw on Opening Day, debut a new game segment, make some predictions, and of course, blow the save.
Camden Depot’s Patrick Dougherty gets mad at the Orioles’ aggressive approach at the plate, as do many O’s fans. This is a case where looking deeper into the numbers can actually make us feel a little better about things, as opposed to confirming our worst suspicions, or raining all over our parade.
Wade Miley Ready to Start Sunday
Hey, we have a fourth starter! Wade pitched a simulated game on Tuesday and felt good, but was elevating the ball a bit more than he’d have liked. Hopefully that corrects itself quickly between now and the weekend.
Baltimore Baseball’s Dean Jones updates his list of Orioles prospects (warning: slideshow. I know. Sorry.) Chance Sisco comes in atop the list, while Cedric Mullins, who Phil Backert phil’d us in on the other day during our Birdland Radio segment, is all the way up to sixth.
Seeking Success Against Lefties, O’s Take on J.A. Happ
We remember it all too well…the O’s couldn’t hit lefties last year. Even guys who had good track records against southpaws struggled mightily. That’s gonna have to change this year, and we get a chance to watch them hack with a lefty on the hill tonight, Toronto’s J.A. Happ. Brian Pinter of All About the Birds talks about the early look we’ll get at Buck Showalter’s platoon plans. How different will the lineup look from Monday’s? Stay tuned.
Here’s to sweeping the Jays!
