The swelling in Nick Punto’s right arm has gone down enough that he might take a few light swings today, but he’s still a couple days away from returning to action.

Phil Humber is going to start on Monday against Baltimore. I’m guessing that they aren’t ready to start Blackburn yet and Humber needs to stretch out. Will check with Gardy after the game.

Although Denard Span is batting .107 he’s walked a team-high four times and has been robbed of a walk twice on bad 3-2 pitches that were called strikes.

Interesting lineup today. You replace Gomez with Span, Mauer for Crede, Kubel for Young, Crede for Harris, Young for Butera and Punto for Tolbert and you might just have your Opening Day lineup.

Lineups

Marlins:

1. Emilo Bonifacio, 3B.
2. Robert Andino, SS
3. Hanley Ramirez, DH
4, Dallas McPherson, 1B
5. Dan Uggla, 2B.
6. Jeremy Hermida, LF
7. Brett Carroll, RF
8. Alejandro De Aza, CF.
9. Brett Hayes, C

Pitching: Andrew Miller

Twins

1. Carlos Gomez, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Crede, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Drew Butera, C.
9. Matt Tolbert, SS.

Pitching: Kevin Slowey

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