A Dozen In The Bigs
June 14, 2008 - Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
(Erie, PA) - 2007 was one of the most memorable seasons in SeaWolves history. The club won their first Southern Division title since 2001 and the success of the team has shown up in the Major's in 2008.
Today, Eddie Bonine becomes the 12th member (11 players and manager Matt Walbeck) of the 2007 'Wolves to make a big league roster at some point this season. Bonine is schedule to take the mound at 3:55 p.m. at Comerica Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers, making his Major League debut.
Bonine has been one of the most consistent starters in the Tigers organization over the past two seasons, compiling a 24-7 (14-5 in 2007) record between Erie and Triple-A Toledo. He was Erie's first 14-game winner since Rick Kirsten in 2001.
A total of 19 players from the '07 club have spent time in the Majors at one point in their careers. To date, 122 players have worn a SeaWolves uniform (1995-2008) and have played in the Major League's.
IN THE BIGS IN 2008
Andrew Miller - Florida Marlins
Burke Badenhop - Florida Marlins
Clete Thomas - Detroit Tigers
Eddie Bonine - Detroit Tigers
Eulogio De La Cruz - Florida Marlins
Freddy Dolsi - Detroit Tigers
Jair Jurrjens - Atlanta Braves
Jeff Larish - Detroit Tigers
Matt Joyce - Detroit Tigers
Michael Hollimon - Detroit Tigers
Randor Bierd - Baltimore Orioles
Others who have played in the majors from last year's club include Erick Almonte, Cameron Maybin, Steve Torrealba, Andres Torres and Alan Mills. Roman Colon, Zach Miner, and Nate Robertson all rehabbed with Erie in 2007.
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