Are the Orioles breaking out their opening day lineup?

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles conclude the Grapefruit League portion of their schedule today with Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard leading off and playing left field and Matt Wieters behind the plate for the second time in three games.

Pedro Alvarez is batting seventh as the designated hitter.

Is this the opening day lineup?

Joey-Rickard-swing-spring-sidebar.jpgFor the Orioles
Joey Rickard LF
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
Mark Trumbo RF
Pedro Alvarez DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Yovani Gallardo RHP

Meanwhile, pitchers Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson said they haven't been told whether they made the team. The same goes for outfielder Nolan Reimold and infielder Paul Janish.




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