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The '''2006 Birmingham Barons''' opened their [[2006]] campaign on [[April 6]] with a home game against the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. The [[Birmingham Barons|Barons]] compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits and are playing for a Southern League record 7th consecutive playoff berth. They play their home games at the [[Hoover Metropolitan Stadium]]. All games are broadcast on [[WYDE]] 101.1 FM "The Source" and called by [[Curt Bloom]].
The '''2006 Birmingham Barons''' opened their [[2006]] campaign on [[April 6]] with a home game against the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. The [[Birmingham Barons|Barons]] compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits and are playing for a Southern League record 7th consecutive playoff berth. They play their home games at the [[Hoover Metropolitan Stadium]]. All games are broadcast on [[WYDE]] 101.1 FM "The Source" and called by [[Curt Bloom]].



Revision as of 23:02, 13 June 2006

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The 2006 Birmingham Barons opened their 2006 campaign on April 6 with a home game against the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. The Barons compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits and are playing for a Southern League record 7th consecutive playoff berth. They play their home games at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. All games are broadcast on WYDE 101.1 FM "The Source" and called by Curt Bloom.

This marks the Baron's 21st season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate. It is the first season under new owners Don Logan and his sons Jeff and Stan.

Roster

Pitchers

  • Lance Broadway, RHP (4-4, 2.83 ERA)
  • Tyler Lumsden, LHP (7-2, 3.45 ERA)
  • Corwin Malone, LHP (5-5, 4.17 ERA) (on DL May 30 - June 5)
  • Ray Liotta, LHP (1-6, 3.67 ERA)
  • Ryan Rodriguez, LHP (2-6, 5.01 ERA)
  • Dwayne Pollok, RHP
  • Jeff Little, RHP (released April 28)
  • Fraser Dizard, LHP (inactive May 5 - June 8)
  • B. J. LaMura, RHP
  • Rusty Tucker, LHP (placed on DL June 5)
  • Ehren Wassermann, RHP
  • Brian West, RHP
  • Edwardo Sierra, RHP (claimed off waivers April 28)
  • Nate Cornejo, RHP (received from Charlotte May 30, promoted back June 5)
  • Arnie Muñoz, LHP (received from Charlotte June 5)

Catchers

  • Gustavo Molina
  • Carlos Lee (activated from DL April 18, released April 28)
  • Wally Rosa (promoted to Charlotte April 28, returned May 28)
  • Cole Armstrong (received from Winston-Salem April 28, sent back May 28)

Infielders

  • Chris Getz
  • Corey Smith (signed as free agent April 20)
  • Michael Myers
  • Rob Sasser (on DL April 15 - 28)
  • Micah Schnurstein
  • Robert Valido (placed on DL June 8)

Outfielders

  • Cory Aldridge (signed as free agent May 18)
  • Chris Amador (sent to Winston-Salem May 18)
  • Darren Blakely (received from Charlotte May 18)
  • Thomas Collaro
  • Ricardo Nanita
  • Mark Quinn (placed on DL May 18)

Coaches and trainers

  • Chris Chron, manager
  • Andy Tomberlin, hitting coach
  • Richard Dotson, pitching coach
  • Joe Geck, athletic trainer
  • Ryan Carroll, strength and conditioning
  • Aaron Wooten, clubhouse manager
  • Ken Dunlap, visting clubhouse

Results

April (11-14)

  • 6-10: Won 1 of 5 vs West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx (3-6, 1-2 in 11, 1-0, 0-3, 2-3)
  • 11-15: Won 3 of 5 at Huntsville Stars (8-0, 8-4, 2-0, 3-4, 2-6)
  • 16-20: Won 3 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (0-10, 8-1, 4-3 in 10, 4-0, 1-2)
  • 21-25: Won 1 of 5 at Jacksonville Suns (3-4, 1-2, 5-6, 4-9, 7-2)
  • 26-30: Won 3 of 5 at Montgomery Biscuits (3-8, 1-0, 7-1, 9-6, 4-8)

May (12-18)

  • 2-6: Won 3 of 5 vs Jacksonville Suns (3-1, 4-5 in 10, 7-6, 6-5 in 14, 5-11)
  • 7-11: Won 2 of 5 at Tennessee Smokies (5-13. 2-0, 3-6, 5-3, 4-5)
  • 12-16: won 2 of 5 vs Mississippi Braves (0-2, 5-7 in 13, 5-2, 5-2, 2-3)
  • 17-21: won 1 of 5 vs Montgomery Biscuits (0-2, 5-10, 5-1, 2-5, 0-5)
  • 23-27: won 3 of 5 at Mississippi Braves (5-4, 5-4, 8-0, 2-8, 0-8)
  • 28-31: won 2 of 4 at Mobile BayBears (2-3 in 10, 1-2, 10-9 in 10, 0-2)

June (5-10)

  • 1: Won 1 of 1 to finish with 2 of 5 at Mobile BayBears (7-4)
  • 2-6: Won 2 of 5 vs Huntsville Stars (3-11, 3-7, 4-12, 4-2, 5-4 in 10)
  • 7-10: Won 2 of 4 at West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx (5-4, 4-6, 3-1, 2-5)

Remaining schedule

  • June 7-11: at West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
  • June 13-17: vs Carolina Mudcats
  • June 19-23: vs Tennessee Smokies (June 22 Rickwood Classic)
  • June 24-28: at Mississippi Braves
  • June 29-July 3: at Mobile BayBears
  • July 4-8: vs Huntsville Stars
  • July 12-16: at Chattanooga Lookouts
  • July 18-22: vs Mobile BayBears
  • July 24-28: at Huntsville Stars
  • July 29-August 2: vs Montgomery Biscuits
  • August 4-8: at Tennessee Smokies
  • August 9-13: at Carolina Mudcats
  • August 15-19: vs Jacksonville Suns
  • August 20-24: vs Chattanooga Lookouts
  • August 25-29: at Montgomery Biscuits
  • August 31-September 4: vs Huntsville Stars

See also