March 23, 2008
Well, outfielder Laynce Nix will spend another year in Triple A. Ned Yost said he will set the Opening Day roster by Thursday 3/27. Team will be set before Brewers leave for Milwaukee for final 2 Spring Training games against Kansas City Royals.
AP's Predicted 25-man Opening Day roster:
(keep in mind that Yovani Gallardo will miss 2 to 3 starts and is not eligible to play until April 15th. He will be our #3 starter upon return. Also, Mike Cameron will sit out 25 games and can play in his first game April 29th - the start of our series with the Cubs at Wrigley. Nice timing Team Pundit, Thanks to Ryan Fleming! Cameron will be our starting centerfielder upon return)
#1 Starter: Ben Sheets
#2 Starter: Jeff Suppan
#3 Starter: Claudio Vargas
#4 Starter: Dave Bush
#5 Starter: Carlos Villanueva (will move to bullpen when Gallardo returns. Vargas and Bush will each move down a slot in rotation)
7 Relievers:
Brian Shouse
David Riske
Derrick Turnbow
Seth McClung (will be sent to minors upon Gallardo's return and Villanueva's shift to pen)
Saloman Torres
Guillermo Mota
Eric Gagne--Closer
Starting Catcher: Jason Kendall
Back-up Catcher: Eric Munson (he's a switch hitter and will add another left-handed bat in lineup when Kendall rests)
1st Base: Prince Fielder
2nd Base: Rickie Weeks
Shortstop: J.J. Hardy
3rd Base: BIlly Hall
Left Field: Ryan Braun
Center Field: Tony Gwynn Jr. (will move to back-up position upon Cameron's return)
Right Field: Corey Hart
Back-up Infielder: Craig Counsell
Back-up Infielder: Joe Dillon
Back-up Outfielder: Gabe Kapler
Back-up Outfielder: Gabe Gross (will be sent to minors upon Cameron's return)
That's my take anyway. I'm pumped.....Go Brewers!!!!!!
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