B-Rob, Gonzo updates and Tribe/Os lineups

*Brian Roberts played catch with infield coach Juan Samuel earlier this afternoon which got some of the reporters wondering- is that a baseball-related activity? Turns out today is his first full day doing that (if you read my blog yesterday you’d know I checked in with B-Rob yesterday and he had no real news.) So today’s sighting, and confirmation form manager Dave Trembley is a small step, but encouraging nonetheless.

“I am encouraged,” Trembley said. “[Roberts is] feeling better, but he’s got a ways to go yet.”

*Mike Gonzalez got up on the mound for the first time since going on the DL (left shoulder strain). He threw a side session in Sarasota. Prior to that, Gonzo was throwing on flat ground and gradually progressing to farther distances. 

ORIOLES LINEUP
Corey Patterson LF
Adam Jones CF
Nick Markakis RF
Miguel Tejada 3B
Luke Scott DH
Ty Wigginton 2B
Matt Wieters C
Garrett Atkins 1B
Cesar Izturis SS
Brian Matusz LHP

INDIANS LINEUP
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Mark Grudzielanek 2B
Shin-Soo Choo RF
Austin Kearns LF
Travis Hafner DH
Jhonny Peralta 3B
Matt LaPorta 1B
Lou Marson C
Trevor Crowe CF
Mitch Talbot RHP