Blue Jays: The Jays saw two losses on Friday in split-squad action. One was a last-inning loss to the Red Sox and the other was a 14-10 shootout loss to the Rays. Shaun Marcum gave up nine runs in five innings of work against the Rays. ... Lyle Overbay is day-to-day with a left knee contusion.
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Orioles: In an interesting move, the Orioles have swapped the roles of the Stockstill brothers: David, who was the director of player development, is now the director of international scouting. John, who was the director of international scouting, is now the director of player development. ... The O’s sent nine players to minor league camp Friday.
Rays: New No. 5 starter Wade Davis allowed four runs in 5.2 innings of work on Friday. ... DRaysBay looks at whether or not Andy Sonnanstine will be able to adjust to pitching out of the bullpen and asks an even bigger question: will he succeed?
Red Sox: The Red Sox announced their rotation for the first six games of the season and Josh Beckett will get the nod on Opening Night versus the Yankees. ... The Red Sox acquired second baseman Kevin Frandsen from the Giants for a player to be named later and/or cash. ... The Red Sox signed pitcher Scott Schoeneweis, who was cut by the Brewers earlier this week. ... They also cut pitcher Brian Shouse.
Yankees: Alex Rodriguez’s meetings with the feds was mutually postponed on Friday. ... Pinstripe Alley wants to know which rotation is truly the best in baseball now that most team’s know their starters.
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