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2011 Burlington Bees -2011 Opening Day Roster Finalized

Published on April 4, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


Burlington, IA (April 4, 2011) - The Burlington Bees have set the 2011 Opening Day roster with a mix of 13 pitchers and 12 position players that will open the season on the road against the Clinton LumberKings on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. The 2011 home opener is Monday, April 11 against the Peoria Chiefs, the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, at Community Field at 6:30 p.m.

The Bees open with 16 picks from Oakland's 2010 draft, including 2nd round pick Yordy Cabrera. The infielder from Lakeland, Florida was drafted 60th overall and elected to forgo a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Miami last August 17. He appeared in just four games with the AZL Athletics before playing winter ball in Puerto Rico. RHP Chris Mederos, IF Nino Leyja and OF Tyreace House return to the Midwest League after playing for Oakland's 2010 team in Kane County.

RHP Blake Hassebrock (8th round 2010) and LHP Jacob Brown (26th round 2010) begin their first full year as starting pitchers after working as relievers in 2010. RHP Seth Frankoff, (5-5, 2.81 ERA in 15 starts between the AZL A's (R)/Vancouver Canadians (A) in 2010); RHP Josh Bowman and RHP A.J. Griffin will round out the starting rotation. Frankoff will get the opening night start in Clinton on Thursday.

2011 Bees tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets, bonus books or single game tickets, please give the Bees a call at (319) 754-5705, go online to www.gobees.com, or stop by the box office at Community Field during normal business hours.

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