Orioles and Red Sox lineups (with notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Ryan Flaherty is playing right field today and left-hander T.J. McFarland is making his first start this spring, as the Orioles host the Boston Red Sox. Rule 5 rules. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Nate McLouth LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Wilson Betemit DH Manny Machado 3B Ryan Flaherty RF T.J. McFarland LHP Mark Hendrickson, Jim Johnson, Darren O'Day, Pedro Strop, Jason Gurka and Chris Petrini also are listed as available pitchers today. Catcher Brian Ward is here from minor league camp. For the Red Sox: Victorino CF Gomes LF Napoli DH Middlebrooks 3B Overbay 1B Sweeney RF Iglesias SS Holt 2B Vazquez C Godfrey RHP Notes: Nick Markakis will take batting practice again today and hopes to play in a game within the next few days. Markakis said everything is "smooth." It's just a day-to-day progression. "Hopefully, it's a couple more days and I'll get in a game soon," he said. Chris Tillman was encouraged after his 62-pitch outing yesterday at Twin Lakes Park. He continues to believe that he'll build up enough innings to be ready for the opener. "I feel like I'm ready to go," he said. Tillman will pitch again on Friday against the State College of Florida. Outfielder Trayvon Robinson is listed among the reserves for today's game after straining his lower back yesterday in Bradenton.



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