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R-Braves Unveil Opening Day Roster

Published on March 31, 2008 under International League (IL1)
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Richmond, VA - The Atlanta Braves have released the roster for the 2008 Richmond Braves. The R-Braves will welcome back nine players from their 2007 Governors' Cup playoff roster for their season opener Thursday at the Diamond at 4 PM vs. Rochester.

The roster features 10 players who saw major league service in 2007 and nine members of Atlanta's current 40-man major league roster. In addition to the nine returnees from the playoff roster, three other players spent time with Richmond last season and two more have previous R-Braves experience.

Jo-Jo Reyes is the youngest Brave (23) and Vladimir Nunez is the oldest (32). Only two players have no previous Triple-A experience (RHP Charlie Morton and C Clint Sammons). The roster includes players from five nations (United States, Australia, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico).

The R-Braves active roster stands at 23. RHP Matt DeSalvo opens the year on Richmond's Disabled List.

Richmond's active roster:

Pitchers (12): Ryan Basner, Francisley Bueno, Jorge Campillo, Buddy Carlyle*, Charlie Morton*, Damian Moss, Vladimir Nunez, Jo-Jo Reyes*, Jeff Ridgway*, Jonathon Rouwenhorst, Zach Schreiber*, Phil Stockman*.

Catchers (2): Clint Sammons*, Ray Serrano.

Infielders (5): Barbaro Canizares, J.C. Holt, Brent Lillibridge, Scott Thorman, Wes Timmons.

Outfielders (4): Josh Anderson*, Joe Borchard, Brandon Jones*, Reggie Taylor

* indicates on Atlanta's 40-man roster.

The R-Braves open the season with eight straight home games April 3-10. For information on 2008 tickets and corporate partnership opportunities please call the Braves at 359-4444, e-mail tickets@rbraves.com or visit www.rbraves.com.

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