TUCSON — Jason Hirsh says it’s not red flag, but the Rockies’ big righthander won’t pitch in today’s Cactus League game against the White Sox at Hi Corbett Field.
A candidate for the fourth or fifth starter job, Hirsh was scheduled to throw three innings today. However, a sore throwing shoulder will keep him on the bench, and he won’t pitch again until Sunday.
“My shoulder’s just a little sore, but it’s not a big deal,” Hirsh said this morning. “It’s just a normal part of spring training. At this stage of camp, we are just erring on the side of caution.”
Talented young lefty Franklin Morales, also battling for a spot in the rotation, starts against the White Sox. He’s scheduled to pitch three innings.
Here are the lineups for today’s game:
White Sox
CF Nick Swisher
SS Alexei Ramirez
DH Jim Thome
RF Jermaine Dye
C A.J. Pierzynski
3B Josh Fields
1B Jeff Liefer
LF Carlos Quentin
2B Danny Richar
Rockies
CF Willy Taveras
3B Clint Barmes
1B Todd Helton
LF Matt Holliday
RF Brad Hawpe
C Yorvit Torrealba
2B Jayson Nix
SS Omar Quintanilla
DH Matt Kata
Patrick Saunders: 303-954-1428 or psaunders@denverpost.com
