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– – –Leading OffAfter a week off, we can tell you this: siiiiiiigh. The baseball team had its doors blown off, and tried to destroy itself from the inside out. Ain’t baseball great?Join us for The Drink of the Week. Don’t forget to drink socially with us on Untappd. This Week on the TwittersHere is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:Good times never seemed so good! 🤣 https://t.co/zVcAbCbCsD pic.twitter.com/jvPxfv8Plt— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 3, 2019Right-hander Kevin Gausman is headed to the Cincinnati Reds, sources tell ESPN. He was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old has one more season remaining until he hits free agency following 2020 though could be a non-tender candidate this winter.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 5, 2019Andrew Cashner has been moved to the bullpen by the @RedSox.— Ian Browne (@IanMBrowne) August 12, 2019Chris used, to be an All-StarNow he just can, not play.He swings, and always missesIt’s a sad sight, to see.And all that money is gone.Paid to him in full, big contract… https://t.co/K4F2GcKwKb— Andrew Stetka (@AStetka) August 8, 2019Fans are invited to attend “Camden Vineyards,” at Oriole Park on Saturday, September 7, prior to the 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Texas Rangers. Pregame wine tasting in the bullpen picnic area will features 20 wines from 11 countries. #Orioles— Todd Karpovich (@toddkarpovich) August 7, 2019 Around the BasesWe take a look at the week that was in Orioles Baseball, and make some stunning realizations. Not really, but, you know… stuff. First Base: What does a quiet trade deadline tell us about the Orioles’ organizational approach?You should read another excellent article from Jon Meoli in which he goes one-on-one with Mike Elias. It’s worth reading and we won’t spoil it, but we pulled out a nugget that was simply too tempting not to discuss. Second Base: Good things CAN happen in Baltimore!The Orioles played like a .500 team for a brief period of time. This made us happy. There were good things that happened! Jonathan Villar increased his trade value by hitting for the cycle. Rio Ruiz brought us peak Jim Hunter, by hitting a walk-off against the Astros… life was goodish. Third Base: Scott may be starting to come around on the Anthony Santander question.