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Tides Announce Opening Day Roster

April 4, 2013 - International League (IL1) - Norfolk Tides News Release


The Norfolk Tides and the Baltimore Orioles have announced the Tides opening roster for 2013. The roster features 13 pitchers and 12 position players, and will be managed this season by Ron Johnson.

The pitching staff consists of starters Zach Clark (slated to take the mound in tonight's opener at Harbor Park vs. Durham), Zach Britton and Jair Jurrjens. Norfolk's relievers include Jairo Asencio, Mike Belfiore, Rob Delaney, Manny Delcarmen, Mark Hendrickson, Andy Loomis, Daniel McCutchen, Scott Proctor, Adam Russell and Daniel Schlereth.

The Tides will feature six infielders: Russ Canzler, Travis Ishikawa, Yamaico Navarro, Niuman Romero, Jonathan Schoop and Danny Valencia. Manning the outfield for Norfolk will be Chris Dickerson, L.J. Hoes, Conor Jackson and Jason Pridie. The Tides will open the season with two catchers: Luis Exposito and Chris Robinson.

Catcher Zach Booker and pitchers Zach Braddock, Joel Pineiro and Rich Rundles will open the season on Norfolk's disabled list.

The Tides begin their 2013 season tonight at Harbor Park with a 7:05 contest against the Durham Bulls. After four games with Durham, Norfolk welcomes the Charlotte Knights to town for a three-game set.

Tonight the first 10,000 fans will receive a 2013 schedule magnet, courtesy of Amtrak Virginia. Tickets are currently on sale at the Harbor Park box office or online at norfolktides.com.

Season tickets, group tickets, picnics and patios are also currently available for the 2013 season. For pricing, visit the Harbor Park Box Office, log on to norfolktides.com or call (757) 622-2222 for more information.


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