Overbay, Rios sit with minor injuries

 
Lyle Overbay and Alex Rios are sitting Wednesday, but should be back Thursday, as the Jays trundle forward with their new look lineup. Matt Stairs manned right field, with Rod Barajas starting at first, and Robinzon Diaz made his debut as DH. [link]

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