Dave Trembley just held court on one of the back fields, where the Orioles are taking batting practice a little later than usual. He gave a quick update on Felix Pie, who is feeling good enough after getting hit on the leg yesterday that he'll probably play part of today's exhibition game against the New York Mets at Ed Smith Stadium.
"He's okay,'' Trembley said. "He's going to take batting practice today. I would expect Reimold and Pie to split the DH role today."
Trembley also confirmed that Koji Uehara will not go north with the team, but would not announce a decision on what he'll do during the first few days of the season. There really aren't a lot of choices. He almost certainly will stay here in Sarasota at extended spring training until he's ready to go on a rehab assignment with a couple of minor league appearances.
The roster is basically set, and there is a chance the Orioles will announce it officially after the game, but they don't have to until 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Here's today's starting lineup:
Brian Roberts 2B
Adam Jones CF
Nick Markakis RF
Miguel Tejada 3B
Luke Scott LF
Matt Wieters C
Nolan Reimold DH
Garrett Atkins 1B
Cesar Izturis SS
Brian Matusz LHP