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Here's the Orioles lineup for tomorrow's game against the Italian national team that will participate in the World Baseball Classic:
Justin Christian CF
Donnie Murphy 2B
Scott Moore 3B
Oscar Salazar 1B
Matt Wieters C
Craig Brazell DH
Lou Montanez RF
Nolan Reimold LF
Justin Turner SS
Brian Matusz P
Manager Dave Trembley told us not to get spoiled by the 24-hour notice on the lineup. It won't happen like that again.
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Comments
Donnie Moore in the 3 hole? I was expecting Scott to hit there. Must be an evil twin.
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Pete's reply: Good catch. I covered Donnie Moore in the 1980s, so maybe I have him on the brain.
Posted by: mike | February 23, 2009 1:29 PM
It is so great to know the real sports season starts tomorrow - add the NCAA torunament to the mix and the true sports fan can now enjoy - and keep up the great work - love your stuff - always right on target -
Posted by: geoff smoot | February 23, 2009 2:21 PM
Donnie Moore?
Posted by: me | February 23, 2009 2:40 PM
Pete-Is that Scott Moore at third?
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Pete's reply: It is now.
Posted by: Chuck | February 23, 2009 6:11 PM
Donnie Moore? Looks like our triple A lineup. That should be fun.
Posted by: cb coach | February 23, 2009 6:22 PM
Don't you mean Scott Moore at 3B?
Posted by: Dave | February 23, 2009 9:59 PM
Pete,
For some reason I thought Lou was going to be with the PR team in the WBC? Is he on their roster and if so, when would he leave O's camp?
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Pete's reply: I'll have to check. Haven't heard a word about him lately.
Posted by: Michael J | February 23, 2009 11:55 PM
Is this on the radio?...looked but couldn't find anything.
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Pete's reply: No. Not that much radio in the spring.
Posted by: Monique | February 24, 2009 12:50 AM
Where is Snyder and Gomez are they the two that are really being debated about in regard to the potential 3 bench spots? I don't understand why he is using this time to basically extend AA, should we not be evaluating the MLB roster possibilities at this point?
It would seem that Matusz has no, and should not have any chance of making the OD rotation; so, why then is Hill, Hennessey, Baez, Pauley, Patton, Liz, or anyone else who is fighting to make the team not pitching?
Pete, any word on the rotation's leading candidates; is Hill locked into the 3 spot; Uehara in the 2?
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Pete's reply: I think the order is just for discussion purposes. The rotation will be set during the final week of spring, and may depend on more than the straight priority of the pitchers.
Posted by: Justin, VA | February 24, 2009 9:13 AM
"Yesterdays" line-up :
Don Buford LF
Paul Blair CF
Boog Powell 1B
Frank Robinson RF
Brooks Robinson 3B
Dave Johnson 2B
Andy Etchebarren C
Mark Belanger SS
Mike Cuellar P
Posted by: the artist formerly known as jack in hebron | February 24, 2009 10:39 AM
This is technically not even an official ST game. So if there's anytime to use pitchers who we expect to be in the minors, it's now. Evaluating them now would give management a better idea of who to call up when they'll need some depth in a few months.
Posted by: Basemonkey | February 24, 2009 11:23 AM
Is the game on 105.7 or 98 rock?
Posted by: Isaac | February 24, 2009 11:49 AM