In preparation for their Friday and Saturday home exhibitions against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League have announced their season-opening roster.
It includes 26 players, of which eleven are on the Cardinals 40-man roster. Six Redbirds have major league experience, including Nick Stavinoha (pictured), who now appears to be Memphis’ first baseman.
Updates: The Post-Dispatch reports a move of Jess Todd to the bullpen, which opened up a starting position for Adam Ottavino, who has looked good this spring. The Springfield News-Leader notes reliever Fernando Salas remained in Florida with a brace on his arm and his injured thumb bandaged.
# | Pitchers (13) | B/T | Ht/Wt | Birthdate | ’08 Club(s) |
23 | Mitchell Boggs | R/R | 6-3/195 | 2/15/1984 | Memphis |
26 | Marco Gonzalez | R/R | 6-2/205 | 5/28/1984 | Springfield, Palm Beach |
22 | Blake Hawksworth | R/R | 6-3/195 | 3/1/1983 | Memphis |
55 | Katsuhito Maekawa | L/L | 6-3/225 | 9/25/1978 | Did Not Play |
44 | Charlie Manning | L/L | 6-2/185 | 3/31/1979 | WASHINGTON, Columbus |
40 | Clayton Mortensen | R/R | 6-4/180 | 4/10/1985 | Memphis, Springfield |
31 | Ian Ostlund | R/L | 6-1/200 | 10/17/1978 | Toledo |
32 | Adam Ottavino | R/R | 6-5/230 | 11/22/1985 | Springfield |
52 | Chris Perez | R/R | 6-4/230 | 7/1/1985 | ST. LOUIS, Memphis |
41 | Royce Ring | L/L | 6-0220 | 12/21/1980 | ATLANTA, Richmond |
53 | Matt Scherer | R/R | 6-5/260 | 1/20/1983 | Memphis, Springfield |
28 | Jess Todd | R/R | 5-11/210 | 4/20/1986 | Memphis, Springfield, Palm Beach |
33 | P.J. Walters | R/R | 6-4/200 | 3/12/1985 | Memphis, Springfield |
Catchers (3) | |||||
24 | Bryan Anderson | L/R | 6-1/200 | 12/16/1986 | Memphis, Springfield |
19 | Matt Pagnozzi | R/R | 6-2/205 | 11/10/1982 | Memphis, Springfield |
29 | Brandon Yarbrough | L/R | 6-2/180 | 11/9/1984 | Springfield |
Infielders (5) | |||||
11 | Allen Craig | R/R | 6-2/210 | 7/18/1984 | Springfield |
35 | Tyler Greene | R/R | 6-2/190 | 8/17/1983 | Memphis, Springfield |
12 | Jarrett Hoffpauir | R/R | 5-9/190 | 6/18/1983 | Memphis |
4 | Casey Rowlett | R/R | 5-8/175 | 2/8/1983 | Memphis, Springfield |
25 | Nick Stavinoha | R/R | 6-2/240 | 5/3/1982 | ST. LOUIS, Memphis |
Outfielders (5) | |||||
54 | Brian Barton | R/R | 6-3/190 | 4/25/1982 | ST. LOUIS, Memphis |
15 | Jon Jay | L/L | 5-11/200 | 3/15/1985 | Memphis, Springfield |
21 | Joe Mather | R/R | 6-4/215 | 7/23/1982 | ST. LOUIS, Memphis |
5 | Shane Robinson | R/R | 5-9/160 | 10/30/1984 | Memphis, Springfield |
16 | Mark Shorey | L/L | 6-1/185 | 8/13/1984 | Springfield |