Jeff Zrebiec's roster analysis

Infielders

Freddie Bynum -- Versatility will come in handy in an attempt to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Luis Hernandez -- Shortstop's slick glove might allow the Orioles to overlook his offensive deficiencies.

Aubrey Huff -- Difficult offseason included hernia surgery, but he says he will be ready to go.

Kevin Millar -- Manager Dave Trembley has anointed the first baseman as the early favorite to bat cleanup.

Melvin Mora -- Third baseman wants to remain an Oriole, but how much more losing will he be able to take?

Brian Roberts -- After months of trade rumors, there's still a chance the All-Star will be on the move.

Outfielders

Jay Gibbons -- Needs to get plenty of at-bats this spring with a 15-day suspension looming to start the season.

Adam Jones -- Multitooled 22-year-old will get on-the-job training as the everyday starter in center field.

Nick Markakis -- Young right fielder is a burgeoning star and at the forefront of the rebuilding project.

Jay Payton -- Likely to platoon in left field and offer protection in center if Jones falters.

Luke Scott -- Adds pop to the outfield, but will he hit left-handers well enough to play every day?

Catchers

Ramon Hernandez -- Club officials want to see him arrive in shape and ready to rebound from a poor 2007.

Guillermo Quiroz -- Front-runner for the backup job, but staying healthy has been a major problem.

Starting pitchers

Daniel Cabrera -- Pitching coach Rick Kranitz will be the latest to try to get the enigmatic right-hander to harness his talent and control.

Jeremy Guthrie -- In little more than a year, he has gone from the waiver wire to potential Opening Day starter.

Adam Loewen -- All eyes will be on the young left-hander to see whether he really has put elbow surgery behind him.

Troy Patton -- The big prize in the Miguel Tejada trade, the left-hander has an inside track on a back-of-the-rotation spot.

Steve Trachsel -- Signed this week to a minor league deal, he will likely get a rotation spot.

Relief pitchers

Greg Aquino -- Right-hander has 17 career saves, though he will probably settle into a setup role.

Randor Bierd -- Rule 5 pick struck out 81 and walked only 16 in 67 2/3 minor league innings in 2007.

Chad Bradford -- One of only three - Jamie Walker and George Sherrill are the others - to have a bullpen spot locked up.