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We have a couple updates from Dunedin:
Troy Tulowitzki is taking batting practice, which is something!
Full round of BP for Troy Tulowitzki this morning in Dunedin. Gibbons said yesterday that full running will be his big hurdle, whenever that point comes. #BlueJays
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 1, 2018
If Tulo were to begin the season on the disabled list, it appears as if Gift Ngoepe may find himself on the opening day roster:
John Gibbons had plenty of praise for the play of Gift Ngoepe thus far. Really likes his work at short, thinks there's more to his bat than he's shown. Ngoepe's a strong candidate to come north with Blue Jays if Troy Tulowitzki begins season on DL.
— Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) March 1, 2018
Speaking of injured players, Zwelling also reports that Randal Grichuk has sprained his wrist (most likely on this Superman-esque dive), and will be sitting out for a couple days.
Mike Wilner has some news about Rowdy Tellez:
Rowdy Tellez has left the team for the time being. He’s gone home to be with his mother, who we’re told is in poor health. Last year, Tellez’ mom battled cancer. #Bluejays #Jays
— Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness590) March 1, 2018
Here’s our line-up for today - a fair amount of starters made the road trip. There won’t be another televised game until March 10th, so this one will be on SN590. Ben Wagner and Rob Fai will call it. Mike Wilner will also join them in the booth.
Lineup for #BlueJays vs. Pirates in Bradenton today. Some starters making the bus trip. pic.twitter.com/VNh3Mrc4F3
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 1, 2018
Feel free to use this post as a game thread. Go Jays Go!