Orioles' Adam Jones: Batting leadoff Friday

Jones (cramps) is in the lineup Friday, batting leadoff and playing center field.

Analysis:

After leaving Thursday's game with some cramping issues, Jones will return to the lineup for Baltimore's series opener in the Bronx. Jones and the Orioles will be facing Luis Cessa, who is coming off the best start of his professional career as he shut the Angels out over six innings last Saturday while fanning five batters. On the other hand, Jones has a career .252 average with eight home runs and eight doubles in his career at the new Yankee Stadium.