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2008 Mississippi Braves Roster

March 31, 2008 - Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


Pearl, MS - The Mississippi Braves proudly announce the roster for the 2008 season. Our roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and four outfielders for a total of 24 active players to start the season.

The M-Braves welcome seven pitchers back from the 2007 team that led the Southern League in ERA. Mississippi's 2008 pitchers are: Jairo Cuevas, Dustin Evans, Jerome Gamble, Sung Ki Jung, Kris Medlen, Brad Nelson, Michael Nix, James Parr, Nelson Payano, Todd Redmond, Dan Smith, and Luis Valdez.

Two new catchers are in the mix this year as JC Boscan and Jose Camarena have been assigned to AA Mississippi.

The M-Braves infield has a familiar look to it as Greg Creek, Diory Hernandez, Kala Ka'aihue, Van Pope, and Mike Rozema all return. The lone newcomer to this group is Javier Guzman.

Mississippi's outfield has some familiar faces as well with one key addition. Mark Jurich, Carl Loadenthal, and Matt Young all return to the Magnolia state while top prospect Jordan Schafer is the lone new face.

The Braves coaching staff is intact with Phillip Wellman, Franklin Stubbs, and Derek Botelho all returning. Ricky Alcantara joins the team as trainer.

Click here for a pdf of the M-Braves roster.

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