Clevenger optioned, O's-Rays lineups, opening day notes

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The Orioles made the anticipated move today and optioned catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk to create room for first baseman Chris Davis on the 25-man roster.

Clevenger is the fourth catcher placed on Norfolk's roster, including J.P. Arencibia, Brian Ward and Aubry Perez.

Davis is in the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since Sept. 10 in Boston, having served the final game of his suspension yesterday afternoon. He's serving as the designated hitter.

Ryan Flaherty is at second base instead of Jonathan Schoop.

For the Orioles
Alejandro De Aza LF
Steve Pearce 1B
Travis Snider RF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis DH
Manny Machado 3B
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Caleb Joseph C
Everth Cabrera SS

Wei-Yin Chen LHP

For the Rays
Brandon Guyer LF
Steven Souza Jr. RF
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Evan Longoria 3B
Desmond Jennings CF
Logan Forsythe DH
James Loney 1B
Rene Rivera C
Tim Beckham 2B

Nathan Karns RHP

The Orioles announced that gates open at noon Friday for the home opener against the Blue Jays.

Each fan will receive a 2015 schedule Fathead decal at the gates. Roving musical groups will entertain fans on Eutaw Street and the main concourses.

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:30 p.m., when pregame ceremonies will begin. MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter again will serve as emcee.

For the 22nd straight season, one fan will be chosen to represent all Orioles fans as the team's "10th man." The fan will be introduced as a part of the Orioles starting lineup during the pregame ceremonies.

American tenor Richard Troxell will perform the Canadian national anthem and "The Star-Spangled Banner."

During the anthem, a 30-by-42-foot American flag from Fort McHenry will be unfurled over the batter's eye wall in center field. The flag is a replica of the one that flew over Fort McHenry when Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem.

Colors will be presented by both the United States Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, provided by the Military District of Washington, and the Flag Party of the Canadian Armed Forces, provided by the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy will receive their Rawlings Gold Gloves in a pregame ceremony.

The Orioles and their concessionaire, Delaware North Sportservice, have made several additions to the food offerings at Oriole Park, highlighted by several new concepts, as well as new menu options at existing ballpark concession stands:

* Gourmet Soft Tacos - Made-to-order soft tacos featuring barbacoa, pulled chicken, seasoned beef, or black beans.

* Churros - Traditional cinnamon sugar churros.

* Esskay Gourmet Hot Dogs (on Eutaw St. below Roof Deck near Gate H)

* Crab Mac N' Cheese Dog - Esskay hot dog with creamy mac n' cheese, lump crabmeat, and Old Bay.

* 7th Inning Stretch Bacon Chili Cheese Dog - Esskay hot dog with thick-cut bacon, ballpark chili, cheese sauce and diced onions.

* Eutaw St. BBQ Pulled Pork Dog - Esskay hot dog with house-made BBQ pulled pork, Old Bay coleslaw and fried onions.

* Oriole Park Crab Dip Dog - Esskay hot dog with house-made crab dip, Old Bay and cheddar cheese.

* Baltimore Burger Company (on Eutaw Street below Roof Deck near Gate H)

* Bacon & Cheddar BBQ Burger - Burger with thick-cut bacon, BBQ sauce, battered onion rings and cheddar cheese.

* Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss Burger - Burger with thick-cut bacon, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions and Swiss cheese.

* Regular hamburgers and cheeseburgers are also available.

All burgers can be ordered as single, double, or triple stack (one, two, or three patties).

* Crab Chipper - House-made kettle chips with lumb crabmeat, white cheddar cheese sauce, chopped scallions and Old Bay.

* BBQ Pulled Pork Chipper - House-made kettle chips with BBQ pulled pork, cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and sliced jalapenos.

* Bacon Chipper - House-made kettle chips with Smithfield bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, chopped scallions and shredded cheddar cheese.

* Sweet Chipper - Sweet potato kettle chips with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

* The Pork Burger, Camden-style - Smithfield's pork burger with BBQ sauce, coleslaw and fried onions.

* Esskay hot dogs and traditional Polish sausage with sauerkraut are also available.

* Pizza Boli's cheese and pepperoni pizza will be available.