Fri 3/9/12 11:20 AM

Daric Barton will throw Friday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery. Barton swung the bat in a simulated game Thursday and is now ready to test out his shoulder by throwing. He had been hoping to play in a spring game Friday, as well, but it's unclear if he'll still do that. The 26-year-old first baseman still has time to get ready in time for Opening Day.