The true veterans seldom make road trips in spring training, but first baseman Chris Davis will be in the starting lineup — batting third — against the Phillies today in Clearwater, Fla.
He said this morning that it’s not unusual at all.
“I usually make this trip,’’ he said. “I like the ballpark and have done it the past few years.”
Davis has appeared in two games this spring and has a home run and two RBI in five at-bats.
Right-hander Dylan Bundy will make his first exhibition start today. He may be only 26 years old, but he’s considered one of the seasoned veterans in the starting rotation so he’s being handled the same way as the other holdover starters from last year.