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Around AL East Spring Training, 3/22: The Jays Have A New Opening Day Starter

Blue Jays: Shaun Marcum will be the Blue Jays’ opening day starter.This is the first time in eight years that Toronto has an opening day starter that isn’t named Roy Halladay. ... Lyle Overbay will likely be a platoon player this season.

Orioles: Brian Roberts batted both left-handed and right-handed recently and reported no problems. ... Kevin Millwood is having a solid spring in his first season as an Oriole. ... Camden Chat has fun with small sample sizes. Nick Markakis is a nobody.

Rays: The Rays hit seven home runs against the Red Sox on Monday. Do you think their power is ready for the regular season? ... DRaysBay takes a look at golden child Evan Longoria’s performance before and after his injuries.

Red Sox: Jonathan Papelbon was ’hit all around the park’ yesterday and it doesn’t bother the Red Sox’s All-Star closer. ... The Red Sox took back Rule-5 draftee Jorge Jimenez.

Yankees: Jesus Montero will start the regular season in Triple-A. ... Alex Rodriguez will meet with federal investigators on Friday regarding a Canadian physician. ... Joba Chamberlain said he ‘felt really good’ in an intersquad game.

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