I'm still visiting friends and family in Toronto, so this installment of the Scout will unfortunately be free of analysis and anecdotes. To get you started on the series, though, I've posted the lineups, probables and bullpen breakdown of the struggling M's. Note that flamethrowing reliever Rafael Soriano is on the DL and will not pitch this week.
Stay tuned on Thursday for a super-charged Advance Scout, previewing the Jays' series against our friends from Oakland. In the meantime, it was great meeting Named for Hank, Bird Droppings, Thomas, #2Brumfield and the gang in 518 yesterday. Coach was great company, as always.
Enjoy the series!
Probable Batting Orders
vs. LH
9 Ichiro
5 Bloomquist
DH Martinez
7 Ibanez
4 Boone
3 Olerud
2 Wilson
6 Aurilia
8 Winn
vs. RH
9 Ichiro
5 Spiezio/Hansen
DH Martinez/Hansen
7 Ibanez
4 Boone
3 Olerud
6 Cabrera/Aurilia
2 Borders/Wilson
8 Winn
Pitching Probables
Monday: LH Moyer vs. Hentgen
Tuesday: RH Meche vs. Halladay
Wednesday: RH Pineiro vs. Lilly
Bullpen Usage
Long: Mateo R, Nageotte R
Short: Putz R, Villone L
Setup: Hasegawa R, M Myers L
Closer: Guardado L
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