masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles play their final intrasquad game today before diving into the Grapefruit League schedule. It’s scheduled to last four or five innings.

I should add weather permitting, because it’s overcast and rain could change those plans.

The lineups are in reverse alphabetical order today.

Nelson Cruz must have talked his way into the lineup. He’s starting in left field for the home team.

Cruz will make his Grapefruit League debut in Saturday’s home exhibition opener…SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles play their final intrasquad game today before diving into the Grapefruit League schedule. It’s scheduled to last four or five innings.

I should add weather permitting, because it’s overcast and rain could change those plans.

The lineups are in reverse alphabetical order today.

Nelson Cruz must have talked his way into the lineup. He’s starting in left field for the home team.

Cruz will make his Grapefruit League debut in Saturday’s home exhibition opener against the Blue Jays.

Visitor
Henry Urrutia DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Francisco Peguero RF
Steve Pearce 1B
Michael Ohlman C
David Lough LF
Ivan DeJesus Jr. SS
Julio Borbon CF
Michael Almanzar 3B

Wei-Yin Chen LHP

Home
Delmon Young DH
Jemile Weeks 2B
Cord Phelps 3B
Johnny Monell C
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
J.J. Hardy SS
Chris Davis 1B
Nelson Cruz LF

Bud Norris RHP

T.J. McFarland, Kelvin De La Cruz, Tommy Hunter and Evan Meek are listed as extra pitchers for the visitors. The home bullpen will include Tim Berry, Troy Patton, Josh Stinson and Darren O’Day.