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[Mike B]

Means, and other O's got vaccinated today, so a lackluster effort tonight isn't a huge deal. He said he felt tired from the get go.

I wonder if Trey has gotten the vaccine?

[You Play to Win the Game]

I wonder if Trey has gotten the vaccine?

I really hope so. I would think he'd be a top priority.

[Mike B]

I think the release of Sanchez means the Orioles are likely to keep one of the Rule 5 guys.  Wells seems to be the one who has stood out, but both have done well.  

[BobPhelan]

Ruiz starting at second base today.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Ruiz starting at second base today.

Looks like he's played 2nd twice as a professional.  He is a capable fielder, but seems like a tough ask to be ready to play 2nd in the bigs with basically zero prep. It's not like (at-least as far as I know) he's been working there all Spring.  If he could be adequate at 2nd, it would be interesting.  Could be a nice stop-gap this year until you brought up Jones. 

[Mike B]

Looks like he's played 2nd twice as a professional.  He is a capable fielder, but seems like a tough ask to be ready to play 2nd in the bigs with basically zero prep. It's not like (at-least as far as I know) he's been working there all Spring.  If he could be adequate at 2nd, it would be interesting.  Could be a nice stop-gap this year until you brought up Jones. 

The Orioles have had trouble turning the DP since Hardy, Manny and Schoop left, it is a hard thing to see Ruiz doing it.  Interesting idea though

[Mike B]

Here is the lineup for the last exhibition game of the year.  Ready or not, real baseball is about to begin.

 

Austin Hays RF
Trey Mancini 1B
Ryan Mountcastle LF
Maikel Franco 3B
Pedro Severino C
Freddy Galvis SS
Rio Ruiz 2B
Adley Rutschman DH
Cedric Mullins CF

Bruce Zimmermann LHP

 

Rio still at 2B.

[BobPhelan]

Orioles rotation:

John Means
Matt Harvey
Bruce Zimmermann
Jorge Lopez
Dean Kremer

Both rule 5 picks (Tyler Wells and Mac Sceroler) have been informed they’ve made the team.

[Mike B]

Orioles rotation:

John Means
Matt Harvey
Bruce Zimmermann
Jorge Lopez
Dean Kremer

Both rule 5 picks (Tyler Wells and Mac Sceroler) have been informed they’ve made the team.

I am really happy for Zimmerman and the 2 R5 kids.  They earned it in ST.

 

Lopez pitched his way onto the rotation too.

[Mike B]

Matt Harvey is scheduled to get the ball on the Opening Day in Baltimore.  Unless there is a rainout that changes the rotation.