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3/21: Orioles vs. Blue Jays


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I will edit this later as Toronto's lineup is not yet out.

For the Orioles (6-8-4):

Endy Chavez RF

J.J. Hardy SS

Wilson Betemit 1B

Adam Jones CF

Matt Wieters C

Mark Reynolds 3B

Nolan Reimold LF

Chris Davis DH

Robert Andino 2B

Tommy Hunter RHP

This is Hunter's first Grapefruit League start this year. Armando Galarraga, Matt Lindstrom, Luis Ayala, Oscar Villarreal and Pat Neshek also are available to pitch.

For the Blue Jays (15-4-1):

Rajai Davis CF

Omar Vizquel SS

J.P. Arencibia C

Adam Lind 1B

Ben Francisco RF

Travis Snider LF

Yan Gomes 3B

David Cooper DH

Mike McCoy 2B

Kyle Drabek RHP

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Gameday described it as a "soft ground ball to righ field." Gotta wonder about the infield defense when Betemit is at 1B.

No doubt. Bentemit seems like a liability no matter where you try to hide him. Johnson's comeback has really made him redundant on this team.

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Endy Chavez continues his hot hitting in the spring. Leadoff single.

Gotta give Chavez credit for making a good first impression. He's been nails this spring. I don't see it lasting, but at least he looks like he got something left in the tank and should be a good 4th outfielder.

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