masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles made it to Norfolk this afternoon, waited out the rain and appear set to play their exhibition game against the Triple-A Tides.
Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field, with Norfolk sending right-hander Brandon Barker to the mound. We were told yesterday the opposing starter would be Joe Gunkel or Zach Stewart, but Barker is taking the ball.
Adam Jones is batting second, a familiar placement for him in spring training. I’d expect the same slotting on opening…

The Orioles made it to Norfolk this afternoon, waited out the rain and appear set to play their exhibition game against the Triple-A Tides.

Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field, with Norfolk sending right-hander Brandon Barker to the mound. We were told yesterday the opposing starter would be Joe Gunkel or Zach Stewart, but Barker is taking the ball.

Adam Jones is batting second, a familiar placement for him in spring training. I’d expect the same slotting on opening day.

MASNsports.com’s Steve Melewski, who’s in Norfolk for the game, reports that reliever Darren O’Day didn’t make the trip because of a severe case of the flu.

Pedro Álvarez is starting in right field for Norfolk, which is posting a pretty impressive lineup.

Adam Jones back black.jpgFor the Orioles
Seth Smith RF
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Trumbo DH
Chris Davis 1B
Welington Castillo C
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Hyun Soo Kim LF
J.J. Hardy SS

Richard Bleier LHP

For the Tides
Chris Dickerson LF
Johnny Giavotella DH
Pedro Álvarez RF
Chris Johnson 3B
Chance Sisco C
David Washington 1B
Robert Andino 2B
Logan Schafer CF
Paul Janish SS

Brandon Barker RHP