SARASOTA, Fla. -- It's almost time. With the Orioles set to officially open their Grapefruit League season on Friday against the Rays at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium, it's never too early to start looking at who may heard north come Opening Day. While much of the roster is decided, there will be intriguing competition before the regular season begins.
In advance of the O's spring home opener against the Rays, which will see rotation hopeful Mike Wright Jr. get the ball, here are a few dark-horse picks -- guys who aren't locks, but could definitely still make the team in the right scenario.