Humber gets set to face Orioles

Posted on March 16th, 2009 – 8:09 AM
By Joe Christensen

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Sorry folks, no Joe Mauer update yet.

Philip Humber gets his first start of the spring today, and the Orioles are bringing a pretty good lineup, minus Brian Roberts and Melvin Mora, who are at the World Baseball Classic, and all-world catching prospect Matt Wieters, who played Sunday.

The Twins counter with many of their top starters, as well.

ORIOLES

1. Justin Turner, 3B
2. Adam Jones, CF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Aubrey Huff, 1B
5. Ty Wigginton, DH
6. Felix Pie, LF
7. Gregg Zaun, C
8. Chris Gomez, SS
9. Carlos Rojas, 2B

Starting pitcher: RH David Pauley

TWINS

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Crede, 3B
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Jason Kubel, DH
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. Mike Redmond, C
9. Matt Tolbert, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Philip Humber

Other listed pitchers: Jason Jones, Jesse Crain, Craig Breslow, Rob Delaney, Armando Gabino, Sean Henn, Brian Duensing.

Hammond Stadium. First pitch: 12:05 p.m. (Central).

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