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.
• Discuss this story on the International League message board...
International League Stories from April 4, 2013
- PawSox Best RailRiders in Season Opener 8-4 - Pawtucket Red Sox
- RailRiders Fall to PawSox in Extras - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Red Wings Post-Game Notes - Rochester Red Wings
- Fans Win Indians Opening Night 60-Degree Guarantee - Indianapolis Indians
- Bulls Season Opener in Norfolk Postponed - Durham Bulls
- Tides Opener Rained Out - Norfolk Tides
- Knights 2013 Opener Postponed in Gwinnett - Charlotte Knights
- Gwinnett Braves' Opening Night Postponed - Gwinnett Stripers
- Orioles Claim RHP Josh Stinson off Waivers from Oakland - Norfolk Tides
- PawSox Introduce "Dollar Menu Mondays" for 2013 - Pawtucket Red Sox
- What's In a Name? Exploring the New PNC Field - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Orioles "Birdland Passport" Program Returns in 2013 - Norfolk Tides
- Tides Announce Opening Day Roster - Norfolk Tides
- Knights Announce 2013 Opening Day Roster - Charlotte Knights
- Bisons Notes: Bisons vs. Rochester (2:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- Red Wings Game Notes - Rochester Red Wings
- Blue Jays Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch Today - Buffalo Bisons
- IronPigs Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Norfolk Tides Stories
- Tides Announce 2024 Promotional Schedule
- Tides Coaching Staff Announced for 2024 Season
- Tides Named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America
- Tides Announce 2024 Home Game Times
- Norfolk Tides Look Forward to Continued Success with New Owner, Diamond Baseball Holdings