The Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies in today's exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. Left-hander Brian Matusz will start for the Orioles against right-hander Kyle Kendrick.
First baseman Michael Aubrey said this morning that his strained right groin is still "a little sore and tight" and that he'll need a few days to get back on the field.
"It's extremely frustrating,'' he said. "I'm trying to put myself in a good position and you can't do that if you're not playing."
The O's have firmed up Tuesday's seven-inning intrasquad game, which will start at 10:15 a.m. and will be started by Kevin Millwood and Jim Johnson.
The club hosted about 40 developmently disabled kids from The Challenger League after Saturday's "B" game. Five players from the Orioles "B" lineup stayed around after the game to lead the kids through a one-inning game in which everyone got one at-bat and a chance to play in the field.
Here is the lineup for today's "B" game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton and for the Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. Interestingly, both lineups feature third base prospect Josh Bell. :
Orioles "B" lineup
Jonathan Tucker CF
Pedro Florimon SS
Brandon Synder 1B
Scott Moore DH
Josh Bell 3B
Jeff Salazar RF
Miguel Abreu 2B
Caleb Joseph C
Jake Arrieta RHP
Orioles "A" lineup
Cesar Izturis SS
Adam Jones CF
Nick Markakis RF
Miguel Tejada 3B
Garrett Atkins 1B
Nolan Reimold LF
Josh Bell DH
Chad Moeller C
Robert Andino 2B
Brian Matusz LHP
Today's column: If you haven't already, take a look at my take on the Orioles at the midway point in spring training. It's in today's print edition, or you can read it right here.