masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgTonight’s Orioles lineup against the Rays is still missing shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones.
Hardy said the calf tightness that caused him to miss Friday’s game is no longer a problem, but he won’t start because of the cold temperatures that are predicted for tonight’s game. Hardy expects to start Sunday.
Jones is still dealing with soreness in his rib area.
With Jones and Hardy sidelined, Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard remains in center field, Manny Machado stays at shortstop…

Tonight’s Orioles lineup against the Rays is still missing shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones.

hardy-fielding-gray-sidebar.jpgHardy said the calf tightness that caused him to miss Friday’s game is no longer a problem, but he won’t start because of the cold temperatures that are predicted for tonight’s game. Hardy expects to start Sunday.

Jones is still dealing with soreness in his rib area.

With Jones and Hardy sidelined, Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard remains in center field, Manny Machado stays at shortstop and Ryan Flaherty is at third base.

For the Orioles:

Joey Rickard CF
Nolan Reimold LF
Manny Machado SS
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Matt Wieters DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Caleb Joseph C
Ryan Flaherty 3B

Mike Wright RHP