Thu 3/29/12 9:49 AM

Logan Morrison (knee) is scheduled to play seven innings in the field Thursday in a minor league exhibition game. Morrison has appeared in just one Grapefruit League game due to his surgically-repaired right knee, but there's increased optimism that he'll be ready for next Wednesday's season opener against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old outfielder is expected to play a full nine innings on Friday.