Orioles and Pirates lineups, Simon update

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 05, 2012, 8:50am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Alfredo Simon threw two scoreless innings today against the Rays in Port Charlotte. He allowed a double to Ben Zobrist and struck out two. Brad Bergesen will replace Simon for the third inning. Nolan Reimold is batting leadoff tonight against the Pirates. Should we read anything into it? For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Ryan Adams DH Chris Davis 1B Jai Miller RF Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP For the Pirates: Alex Presley LF Josh Harrison SS Yamaico Navarro 2B Matt Hague DH Pedro Alvarez 3B Gorkys Hernandez CF Garrett Jones 1B Starling Marte RF Michael McKenry C Jo-Jo Reyes LHP Yes, that's the same Jo-Jo Reyes who was non-tendered by the Orioles over the winter. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Port Charlotte that Tommy Hunter will throw two innings tomorrow in a simulated game in Sarasota. Zach Britton and Jim Johnson are each scheduled to throw one inning. Also, Tsuyoshi Wada threw off a half mound this morning. According to Japanese reporters, Wada said his left elbow felt good. I'm taking their word for it.