JUPITER, Fla. -- Jay Gibbons took ground balls at first base for much of the offseason, looking forward to the chance to get in some game action at the position. When it finally arrived yesterday in the Orioles' exhibition opener, Gibbons felt much the same.
No ground or fly balls were hit in his direction during the Orioles' 8-6 loss to the Florida Marlins. In four innings at first base, Gibbons received some throws and a couple of cutoffs, but got nothing that even remotely resembled a test.
Marlins@Orioles
Today, 1:05 p.m., Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Stadium