Orioles opener in pictures

It’s the first Opening Day in the big leagues
for seven Orioles: Brad Bergesen, Jason
Berken, Brian Matusz and David Hernandez,
catchers Matt Wieters and Craig Tatum and outfielder Nolan Reimold.  Oddly enough, all seven already made their respective
big league debuts in 2009, so Tuesday won’t be anyone’s first games in the
Majors.

Of the seven only Wieters is in the
starting lineup with Matusz, Bergesen and Hernandez all making their respective
debuts on the hill starting Thursday.  And yes, I informed the Rays that Wieters’ name was spelled wrong on the lineup boards. A few of you had asked about that…

Here are a few shots of pregame festivities
at Tropicana Field, which included blue and white flames shooting out of the
infield and a nice hug between managers Joe
Maddon and Dave Trembley.