masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgFelix Pie said there’s “no question in my mind” that he’ll be ready for Opening Day after being hit near the right ankle by a Mariano Rivera pitch during yesterday’s game in Tampa.

Pie said the ball struck the edge of his shin guard. X-rays taken on his ankle were negative.

“I feel a lot better,” he said. “There’s a little pain when you touch it, but I’m OK.”

Pie thought he might have broken a bone until being examined.

Though he’s not in today’s lineup, Pie said he could swing…Felix Pie said there’s “no question in my mind” that he’ll be ready for Opening Day after being hit near the right ankle by a Mariano Rivera pitch during yesterday’s game in Tampa.

Pie said the ball struck the edge of his shin guard. X-rays taken on his ankle were negative.

“I feel a lot better,” he said. “There’s a little pain when you touch it, but I’m OK.”

Pie thought he might have broken a bone until being examined.

Though he’s not in today’s lineup, Pie said he could swing a bat if needed.