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Orioles Need To Start Moving On; Plus B-more’s own NFL Draft prospect Ian Thomas!

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The boys make it clear that the course of action for the Orioles needs to be drawn out in coming weeks, not months. We go over Ken Rosenthal’s piece in The Athletic covering the O’s front office flux, the past week in Orioles plight, desired roster changes and more!

Then we move on to the Ravens with our own insider Jason LaCanfora to discuss all the latest scuttlebut in terms of draft prospects and free agency, including Dez Bryant.

Our guest this week is one of the top Tight Ends in the upcoming draft, Ian Thomas. Ian’s story growing up in Baltimore is nothing short of remarkable. We discuss the perseverance of his incredible family, and excitement going into the draft.

And as always we have our Minor Leaguer of the week, our homework assignment, and Jason’s Married Guy rant!

 

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The Official B-More Opinionated 2018 Orioles Preview Show! And reviewing prospects with MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo

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IT’S FINALLY HERE!

Our favorite holiday of the sports calendar is upon us as Opening Day has reached Baltimore! The boys talk all thing O’s, go over our annual Over/Under predictions, discuss final roster decisions, and more!

Then, we’re joined by MLB.com’s resident prospect guru Jonathan Mayo to break down the O’s farm system and help predict which baby birds we may see in Baltimore before the season is out.

Plus, we have the long awaited debut of Adam’s new Orioles theme song! And as always Jason’s Married Guy Rant is a treat. Listen on your way into the game, and Go O’s hon!

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Checking in on the ‘Baby Birds’ with O’s Director of Player Development, Brian Graham!

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We’re just a week away from Opening Day and the Orioles are…. listening to our pleas?!

Jason and Jerry go in-depth on the newest addition to the Orioles, Alex Cobb, as well as the further developments of Spring Training.

Then we head to Sarasota where Jerry was able to catch up with Orioles Director of Player Development, Brian Graham! Brian gives us the lowdown on all of our (Jason’s) minor league curiosities, including Ryan Mountcastle, DJ Stewart, Tanner Scott, Stevie Wilkerson, and more of our favorites from down the farm!

The boys also discuss another week in NFL Free Agency, including the Ravens’ exciting addition of WR Michael Crabtree.

And as always, we have our homework, Jason’s Married Guy Rant, and much more. Check it out!

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Talking NCAA Hypocrisy with Ed O’Bannon

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The first week of Spring Training games are in the books, and the Orioles still seem to be stumbling their way into shape. Jerry and Jason discuss all the latest goings on in Sarasota.

Then, the boys touch on the not-so-feared turtles of the University of Maryland as the Terps fall backwards into the B1G Tournament.

Our featured guest for this week is the great Ed O’Bannon, who shot first salvo in the legal battle against the NCAA’s alleged “Amateurism.”

And, as always, we have Adam’s homework, an ALL-TIMER Married Guy Rant from Jason, and more!

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How You Can Help Boys Hope/Girls Hope!

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Hello there, Jason La Canfora here, hope you all are well! Wanted to pass something along that might make sense for your businesses.. I mentor two youngsters through a program called Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Baltimore (I am also on the board for the charity), and we have a big event upcoming with various sponsorship opportunities. ‘

Basically, we identify highly motivated kids from high-risk situations and give them an opportunity to live in a controlled group setting during the school year – we get them scholarships with various private schools (Calvert Hall, Gilman, St. Paul’s, Curley, Loyola, NDP, etc) and provide meals, transportation to schools and after-school activities through the program.

The scholars must stay out of trouble, maintain their grades, get jobs and participate in regular community service. One of the kids I worked with got a full ride to LaSalle and one is on a full ride to Dickinson and I am just now starting to work with another kid in the program. We expose the kids to corporations and sporting events and cultural events they would never otherwise see and work very closely with them through the college decision and post-college life.

It’s been fairly life-changing and my family has come to care for these kids as part of the family. One of our biggest fundraisers is upcoming – the 17th year of our golf tournament at Sparrows Point Country Club – and I have attached details of our sponsorship opportunities should it be something you guys might be interested in.

Unfortunately, I will be out of town covering the NFL draft on April 27, when the event is held, but the podcast is going to sponsor some things with the event and I will definitely be there in spirit (given my golf swing limitations it’s best I stay off the course, anyway). Thanks so much for your time and support and look forward to seeing you down the line. If you have any questions about any of this – or are interested in become involved with BHGH yourself – please let me know.

Cheers