The lineup for today's exhibition game with the Orioles has been posted and shortstop Julio Lugo is once again out of the lineup.

Checked in with Jed Lowrie today. He said he's been told to be ready to go to Japan, until further notice.

Here's today's lineup:
Pedroia, 2b
Youkilis, 1b
Ortiz, dh
Ramirez, lf
Lowell, 3b
Drew, rf
Varitek, C
Ellsbury, cf
Cora, ss
(Matsuzaka, p)

The lineup is consistent with what Francona will go with for the season. The core of the lineup is the 3-through-7 slots. They will not vary much.

Then Francona will mix and match the others. Ellbsury will usually lead off, with Pedroia sometimes taking the spot (especially against lefties). Youkilis can bat second or eighth.

Batting ninth will be the shortstop (whoever that is).

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