Taylor Teagarden played in his first game with the
Orioles yesterday. He hit his first home run, and the first walk-off shot of his career.
Today, he gets to start his first game behind the plate.
For the Orioles:
Nick Markakis RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Jim Thome DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis LF
Wilson Betemit 3B
Mark Reynolds 1B
Taylor Teagarden C
Robert Andino 2B
Miguel Gonzalez RHP
For the Tigers:
Jackson CF
Berry LF
Cabrera 3B
Fielder 1B
Boesch DH
Peralta SS
Avila C
Santiago 2B
Kelly RF
Verlander RHP
Steve Johnson is here. He found out about his promotion while heading out the door following Triple-A Norfolk's game last night. He was called into manager Ron Johnson's office and given the news.
Update: Jason Hammel will undergo surgery tomorrow at Johns Hopkins Hospital to remove a piece of loose cartilage from his right know. Doctors have told Hammel he could return in three to four weeks, though his recovery might take longer.