Orioles: Today in Viera
The Orioles play the Washington Nationals today in Viera, Fla. Alfredo Simon will take the mound first for the O's, then be followed by Hayden Penn and Radhames Liz. The other pitchers on the trip include Dennis Sarfate, Kam Mickolio and Wilfrido Perez.
Does anybody remember that I had Wilfrido on my projected 25-man roster before the start of training camp? Of course not, but I do. He has been terrific this spring, but he's still something of longshot to make the club, and my colleagues are still making fun of me for that pick. Something about a blind squirrel finding an acorn once in awhile.
Here's the lineup for today's game:
Justin Christian CF
Chris Gomez SS
Lou Montanez RF
Oscar Salazar 1B
Scott Moore 3B
Nolan Reimold LF
Gregg Zaun C
Robbie Hammock DH
Justin Turner 2B
Alfredo Simon SP
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Comments
Based on past history why do I gt the feeling Guthrie will get back to camp and have a sore elbow and be shut down for a couple weeks? Maybe we haven't heard Flanagans name lately because he is getting in shape to pitch for the O's this year.
Posted by: BRIAN SHEARER | March 19, 2009 12:42 PM
Is there anyone who doubts Hammock has won the backup catching position..hands down? BTW, WHY is Gomez even still in camp, let along getting starts???
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Pete's reply: I suppose their is, since I think Chad Moeller will get the backup catcher job. And I wouldn't rule Chris Gomez out yet. Still two weeks left and he's the only legit backup shortstop under consideration.
Posted by: oriole1952 | March 19, 2009 6:03 PM
Pete-
Your blogger Brian just made Jim Palmer a very jealous man.
If Guthrie does end up with a sore elbow, the Os may want to consider avoiding the WBC (We've Been Cheated) in the future.
Posted by: Patrick Lynch | March 19, 2009 9:40 PM