"That's so far beyond me, it's not even considered right now," Parrish said. "I have to get healthy first. ... I don't want to sit and rehab. I just want to pitch."
Bass gets a shot
Brian Bass will start today against the Boston Red Sox, a sign that the Orioles have changed their mind and are considering him for one of three open spots in the rotation.
Trembley said last week that Bass is being looked at for the long-relief role, but the rash of injuries suffered by potential rotation members and Radhames Liz's struggles in his one Grapefruit League start could alter the team's plans for Bass.
"He's going to get a chance" to start, Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz said when asked about the role Bass is auditioning for. "We need to get him some innings and stretch him out a little bit."
Around the horn
Melvin Mora is 4-for-9 with a home run and five RBIs in his first two games with the Venezuelan national team in the World Baseball Classic. ... Trembley spent time on the field before yesterday's game with Miami Dolphins executive vice president Bill Parcells and coach Tony Sparano, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
