Teagarden behind the plate today (Hammel surgery Monday)
By Roch Kubatko
Taylor Teagarden played in his first game with the Orioles yesterday. He hit his first home run, and the first walk-off shot of his career.
Today, he gets to start his first game behind the plate.
For the Orioles:
Nick Markakis RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Jim Thome DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis LF
Wilson Betemit 3B
Mark Reynolds 1B
Taylor Teagarden C
Robert Andino 2B
Miguel Gonzalez RHP
For the Tigers:
Jackson CF
Berry LF
Cabrera 3B
Fielder 1B
Boesch DH
Peralta SS
Avila C
Santiago 2B
Kelly RF
Verlander RHP
Steve Johnson is here. He found out about his promotion while heading out the door following Triple-A Norfolk's game last night. He was called into manager Ron Johnson's office and given the news.
Update: Jason Hammel will undergo surgery tomorrow at Johns Hopkins Hospital to remove a piece of loose cartilage from his right know. Doctors have told Hammel he could return in three to four weeks, though his recovery might take longer.
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