Nine former Kernels make Angels' Opening Day roster
March 30, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Nine former Cedar Rapids Kernels will be in an Angels' uniform when 2008 season begins tomorrow night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis, MN.
The announcement was made by Angels General Manager, Tony Reagins, on Saturday as the team broke Spring Training in Tempe, AZ.
The nine former Kernels are: pitchers Darren O'Day, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders and Rich Thompson; catchers Jeff Mathis and Mike Napoli; and infielders Eric Aybar, Howie Kendrick and Casey Kotchman.
Two other former Kernels, pitchers John Lackey and Scot Shields, will begin the 2008 season on the 15-day disabled list.
The 2008 Cedar Rapids Kernels are scheduled to break minor league Spring Training today and are scheduled to arrive in Cedar Rapids tomorrow night at 6 pm.
The annual 'Meet the Kernels Night' is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st starting at 5:00 pm as the Kernels will take on Kirkwood Community College in a scrimmage beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12-under and includes an all-you-can-eat ballpark-style meal served until 8:00 pm. Live music, provided by Bad Habits, will be on the concourse from 8:00 until 10 pm with a cash bar available.
The Kernels open the 2008 MWL season on the road at Clinton on Thursday, April 3rd. The 2008 home opener is Monday, April 7th as the Kernels take on Quad City at noon. Tickets are available by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at (319) 896-7560 from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, or order tickets on-line at www.kernels.com.
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