Orioles vs. Yankees

In their typical fashion the Orioles have started the season good. Usually, it does not end so well, but it is spring and let's hope this is finally the year we compete. The Orioles are currently 3-0, but they beat the lowly Twins this weekend. Meanwhile the Yankees are 0-3 and got roughed up by the dominant Tampa Bay Rays and their incredible starting pitching.
Here is the Orioles lineup courtesy of Roch Kubatko.

Nolan Reimold LF
J.J. Hardy SS
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
Mark Reynolds 3B
Wilson Betemit DH
Chris Davis 1B
Robert Andino 2B
Brian Matusz LHP

This is basically what the birds sent out against the Twins with a few changes each day. I like Reimold at the top of the order and Markakis looks good in the three hole this season, let's hope he continues his hot start. Of course, the biggest key like always is the starting pitching. Let's hope Matusz pitches like end of 2010 season Matusz and not 2011 season Matusz. The guy has so much potential, but I am worried. Go Orioles!
Let's also hope Verizon Wireless still has free MLB Extra Innings Preview so I can actually watch the game.

Btw, I thought this little tidbit was interesting.
"The last time that the Yankees and Red Sox started out 0-3 was 1966.
 Anyone know how the Orioles finished that year?" - Roch Kubatko

Well wouldn't that be nice, the Orioles of course were World Champs in '66. I'm not getting my hopes up too much after starting 6-1 last year and then becoming the Orioles, but it is nice to have a little hope.

-Noland