Tides Announce Opening Day Roster
April 5, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Norfolk Tides and the Baltimore Orioles have announced the Tides opening roster for 2012. The roster features 13 pitchers and 12 position players, and will be managed this season by Ron Johnson.
The pitching staff will consist of starters Brad Bergesen (slated to take the mound in tonight's opener at Charlotte), Chris Tillman, Armando Galarraga, Steve Johnson and Jason Berken. Norfolk's relievers include Willie Eyre, Chris George, Jon Link, Pat Neshek, Miguel Socolovich, Oscar Villarreal and Dontrelle Willis.
The Tides will feature six infielders: Ryan Adams, Matt Antonelli, Josh Bell, Joe Mahoney, Steve Tolleson and Zelous Wheeler. Manning the outfield for Norfolk will be Xavier Avery, Scott Beerer, Jamie Hoffmann and Jai Miller. The Tides will open the season with two catchers: John Hester and Chris Robinson. Pitcher Brandon Erbe will begin the season on Norfolk's disabled list.
The Tides open their 2012 campaign on the road tonight against the Charlotte Knights, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15. After a four-game set in Charlotte, the Tides open up their 20th season at Harbor Park on Monday, April 9 against the Gwinnett Braves, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15.
On Opening Night, the first 10,000 fans will receive a 2012 schedule magnet, courtesy of Cambridge College and ESPN Radio 94.1. After the game, Taco Bell will present fans with free Doritos Locos tacos. Tickets are currently on sale at the Harbor Park box office or online at norfolktides.com.
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