Lineups

Here are the starting lineupps for today's game...

The Pirates:
1. Nyjer Morgan, cf
2. Jack Wilson, ss
3. Jason Bay, dh
4. Adam LaRoche, 1b
5. Xavier Nady, rf
6. Jose Bautista, 3b
7. Ronny Paulino, c
8. Kevin Thompson, lf
9. Luis Rivas, 2b
Zach Duke, p

The Pirates brough the A-team from B-town - barring that Morgan beats out Nate McLouth for the starting job in center. Then again, there is no Freddy Sanchez, so this may not be THE A-team. Not bad, nonetheless.

The Rays:
1. Elliot Johnson, cf
2. Reid Brignac, ss
3. Joel Guzman, 1b
4. Jonny Gomes, rf
5. John Rogriguez, lf
6. Willy Aybar, 3b
7. Mike DiFelice, dh
8. Shawn Riggans, c
9. Andy Cannizaro, 2b

J.P. Howell, p

Not exactly a star-laden lineup for the Rays, though Elliot Johnson and Jonny Gomes have become quasi-folk heroes since their roles in the Yankee melee. Of course, Gomes was always a hero around here - fitting for a guy who strikes out a lot and is less-than-average with the glove.