Each night, Orioles Nation will set you up with reading material that includes the latest news, notes and links from writers covering Orioles spring training in Sarasota.
The Orioles scrimmaged the Norfolk Tides today.
Their final spring training record was 11-13-6.
Notes
Here is your final 25-man roster for opening day, courtesy of Roch Kubatko:
Starters
Jake Arrieta
Tommy Hunter
Jason Hammel
Brian Matusz
Wei-Yin Chen
Relievers
Jim Johnson
Kevin Gregg
Matt Lindstrom
Luis Ayala
Pedro Strop
Darren O’Day
Troy Patton
Infielders
Mark Reynolds
J.J. Hardy
Robert Andino
Chris Davis
Wilson Betemit
Nick Johnson
Ryan Flaherty
Catchers
Matt Wieters
Ronny Paulino
Outfielders
Nolan Reimold
Adam Jones
Nick Markakis
Endy Chavez
- MLB has confirmed that Catcher Brian Ward is suspended for 50 games due to a 2nd violation of the minor league drug prevention and treatment program, according to MASN’s Roch Kubatko.
- The Orioles have acquired Catcher Chris Robinson, according to MASN’s Steve Melewski. He hit .316 last year in AAA Iowa.
- The Orioles optioned Zach Phillips to AAA, according to Melewski. He was the final cut.
- Duquette said there is no resolution on Dana Eveland yet, according to Melewski. He was designated for assignment earlier this week.
- Tommy Hunter will be game two’s starter this season, according to Melewski. Brian Matusz will start game four, and Wei-Yin Chen will start game 5.
- Brad Bergesen will likely be the opening day starter for AAA Norfolk, according to Melewski.
Links
Camden Chat provides another excellent analysis of Brian Matusz.
