Left fielder Felix Pie is in the leadoff spot for tonight's game, but manager Dave Trembley said a few minutes ago that no one should assume that Pie will be the guy throughout Brian Roberts' stay on the disabled list.
"He probably makes the most sense,'' Trembley said, "but I can't say he's going to be the leadoiff guy for 15 straight games while Roberts is gone."
Trembley said there are basically three or four possibilities -- Pie, Julio Lugo, Adam Jones and Cesar Izturis -- but Pie really does make the most sense if he can get on base consistently and stay healthy.
Dan Connolly asked Dave if Luke Scott has been politicking to bat in the No. 2 hole. Scott has told a couple of reporters that he thinks he would be a decent guy in that slot. Trembley apparently does not agree.
"I would politick for The Caveman to hit a few more balls up on Eutaw St. so they can put some more plaques up there,'' Trembley said. "I don't care where he is in the lineup."
Triple-A call up Justin Turner is in uniform, but was not in the lineup. Turner will get some playing time at second base, but Trembley said the choice between him and Lugo will be determined by several variables, including the pitching matchups.