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The '''2008 Birmingham Barons''' opened their [[2008]] campaign on [[April 3]] with a Thursday-night home game against the Knoxville Smokies. 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. They play their home games at [[Regions Park]] in [[Hoover]]. All games are broadcast on [[WYDE-FM]] "The Source" and are called by Director of Broadcasting [[Curt Bloom]].
The '''2008 Birmingham Barons''' opened their [[2008]] campaign on [[April 3]] with a Thursday-night home game against the Knoxville Smokies. 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. They play their home games at [[Regions Park]] in [[Hoover]]. All games are broadcast on [[WYDE-FM]] "The Source" and are called by Director of Broadcasting [[Curt Bloom]].


This marks the Baron's 23rd season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate, and their 21st year in Hoover. The minor league contract was extended by 4 years to 2010 on [[July 20]], [[2006]]. It is the second season under new owners [[Don Logan]] and his sons Jeff and Stan.[[Jonathan Nelson]] is the team's general manager. [[Carlos Subero]] was announced as the Barons new field manager on [[January 18]], [[2007]], replacing [[Rafael Santana]] who managed for one season.
This marks the Baron's 23rd season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate, and their 21st year in Hoover. The minor league contract was extended by 4 years to 2010 on [[July 20]], [[2006]]. It is the second season under new owners [[Don Logan]] and his sons Jeff and Stan. [[Jonathan Nelson]] is the team's general manager. [[Carlos Subero]] was announced as the Barons new field manager on [[January 18]], [[2007]], replacing [[Rafael Santana]] who managed for one season.


New for the [[2008]] season are uniforms with red accents and a solid-red alternate jersey, created as part of the team's new graphic identity. The team's home whites keep their trademark pinstripe while road grays reflect the design of the Negro American League champion [[1948 Birmingham Black Barons]] uniforms. [[Regions Park]] also debuted a new 56' x 43' LED video scoreboard constructed by Daktronics, Inc.
New for the [[2008]] season are uniforms with red accents and a solid-red alternate jersey, created as part of the team's new graphic identity. The team's home whites keep their trademark pinstripe while road grays reflect the design of the Negro American League champion [[1948 Birmingham Black Barons]] uniforms. [[Regions Park]] also debuted a new 56' x 43' LED video scoreboard constructed by Daktronics, Inc.
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==Roster==
==Roster==
===Pitchers===
===Pitchers===
* [[Gio Gonzalez]] (8-7, 3.27 ERA, 177 strikeouts, 1st in MiLB)
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* [[Jack Egbert]] (12-8, 2.89 ERA, 158 strikeouts, 8th in MiLB)
* [[Clayton Richard]], #33 (2-1 in 3 starts, 2.93 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 4 walks)
* [[Wes Whisler]] (6-12, 5.16 ERA)
* [[Lucas Harrell]] #34 (2-0 in 2 starts, 1.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk)
* [[Ryan Wing]] (6-6, 3.34 ERA), moved into starting rotation week of June 25
* [[Kyle McCulloch]], #37 (1-2 in 3 starts, 4.50 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 6 walks)
* [[Kyle McCulloch]] (1-1, 6.27 ERA), received from Winston-Salem August 3
* [[Carlos Torres]], #2 (1-0 in 2 starts, 6.23 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 5 walks)
* [[Kris Honel]] (2-2, 4.50 ERA), moved out of starting rotation week of June 25, retired July 31
* [[Justin Cassell]], #20 (0-1 in 3 starts, 2.93 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 5 walks)
* [[Adam Russell]] (7-9, 4.28 ERA)
* [[Jack Egbert]], #40 (0-0 in 1 start with 1 save, 2.25 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 1 walk) (received from AAA Charlotte April 18)
* [[Tim Bittner]]
* [[Brian Omogrosso]], #32 (0-0 in 1 start, 0.00 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 1 walk) (placed on DL April 17)
* [[Dewon Day]], promoted to Chicago May 28
* [[Fernando Hernandez, Jr]], #30 (1-0 in 2 appearances, 4.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk)
* [[Fernando Hernandez, Jr]], placed on bereavement list August 24
* [[Jon Link]], #25 (0-1 in 8 appearances, 1.17 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 4 walks)
* [[Oneli Perez]]
* [[John Lujan]], #27 (0-0 in 6 appearances, 0.90 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 3 walks)
* [[Edwardo Sierra]], promoted to Charlotte May 22
* [[Derek Rodriguez]], #35 (3-0 in 6 appearances, 1.86 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 6 walks)
* [[Carlos Vazquez]], promoted to Charlotte May 4
* [[Clevelan Santeliz]], #7 (0-0 in 6 appearances, 3.00 ERA, 5 strikeouts, 1 walk)
* [[Corwin Malone]], received from Charlotte May 15
* [[Joe Torres]], #41 (0-0 in 8 appearances, 1.13 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 6 walks)
* [[Carols Torres]], received from Winston-Salem May 30
* [[Matt Zaleski]] (0-0 in 5 appearances, 0.00 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) (sent to A+ Winston-Salem April 18)
* [[Josh Fields]], received from Charlotte July 20, placed on DL August 2, activated August 24
* [[John Wesley]], received from Winston-Salem August 8


===Catchers===
===Catchers===
* [[Eric Hollis]], activated from DL May 4, returned to DL May 15. Activated May 28 and returned to DL July 18
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* [[Donny Lucy]], promoted to Charlotte August 3
* [[Cole Armstrong]], #9 (batting .167 with 4 runs on 6 hits, 1 home run, 4 RBI. No errors)
* [[Jeremy Frost]]
* [[Eric Hollis]], #11 (placed on DL April 3)
* [[Cole Armstrong]], received from Winston-Salem August 3
* [[Jared Price]], #14


===Infielders===
===Infielders===
* [[Jason Bourgeois]], promoted to Charlotte June 1
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* [[Chris Getz]], on DL May 30 - July 31
* 1B [[Micah Schnurstein]], #50 (batting .244 with 2 runs on 11 hits, 3 RBI, No errors)
* [[Chris Kelly]]
* 2B [[Victor Mercedes]], #12 (batting .250 with 5 runs on 9 hits, 4 RBI. 2 errors)
* [[Michael Myers]]
* SS [[Robert Hudson]], #15 (batting .244 with 4 runs on 10 hits, 2 RBI. 2 errors)
* [[Micah Schnurstein]]
* 3B [[Javier Castillo]], #29 (batting .222 with 8 runs on 10 hits, 4 RBI. 2 errors)
* [[Robert Valido]], assigned to Winston-Salem June 25
* SS [[Robert Valido]], #8 (batting .137 with 3 runs on 7 hits, 0 RBI. 2 errors)
* [[Victor Mercedes]], received from Winston-Salem June 1
* [[Jeremy West]], retired June 25
* [[Kenny Perez]], received from Charlotte June 25, promoted to Charlotte July 31
* [[Shawn Garrett]], signed as free agent June 26


===Outfielders===
===Outfielders===
* [[Cory Aldridge]]
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* [[Thomas Collaro]], promoted to Charlotte August 3
* [[Ricardo Nanita]], #23 (batting .292 with 4 runs on 14 hits, 12 RBI)
* [[David Cook]], received from Winston Salem August 3
* [[David Cook]], #24 (batting .277 with 6 runs on 13 hits, 3 RBI)
* [[Ricardo Nanita]]
* [[Stefan Gartrell]], #48 (batting .237 with 3 runs on 9 hits, 4 RBI)
* [[Adam Shabala]] signed as free agent June 25
* [[Miguel Negron]], #4 (batting .231 with 6 runs on 12 hits, 2 RBI)
* [[Sean Smith]]
* [[Thomas Collaro]], #44 (batting .194 with 3 runs on 6 hits, 4 RBI) (received April 5 from AAA Charlotte)
* [[Noah Hall]], #17 (placed on DL April 5)


===Coaches and trainers===
===Coaches and trainers===
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===Southern League All-Stars===
===Southern League All-Stars===


==Results (66-81)==
==Results (9-5)==
===April (14-11)===
===April (9-5)===
 
* 3-7: Won 2 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (3-0, 1-2 in 7, 1-5 in 7, 2-5, 2-1), finishing 1 game back in the Southern League south division
 
* 8-12: Won 3 of 5 at Chattanooga Lookouts (6-5 in 11, 4-0, 3-6, 5-3, 4-5 in 11), taking a half-game lead in the division
===May (5-15)===
* 14-18: Won 5 of 5 vs Mississippi Braves (4-2, 2-1, 2-1 in 13, 6-5, 3-2), taking a 2 game lead


==Notable games==
Opening night attracted 6,872 to Regions Park, the biggest opening since [[1993 Birmingham Barons|1993]] and the third largest in the 21-year history of the stadium.


===June (12-17)===
===July (10-12)===
===August (10-13)===
===September===
==Notable games==
The Barons partnered with the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]] to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their [[April 15]] game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore [[Birmingham Black Barons]] caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.
The Barons partnered with the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]] to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their [[April 15]] game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore [[Birmingham Black Barons]] caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.


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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
 
As of April 19 the Barons were batting .221 with 48 runs and 3 home runs in 484 at-bats. The Barons pitchers were a combined 10-5 with a team ERA of 2.55 with 43 runs and 5 home runs allowed.


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The 2008 Birmingham Barons opened their 2008 campaign on April 3 with a Thursday-night home game against the Knoxville Smokies. The Barons compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits. They play their home games at Regions Park in Hoover. All games are broadcast on WYDE-FM "The Source" and are called by Director of Broadcasting Curt Bloom.

This marks the Baron's 23rd season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate, and their 21st year in Hoover. The minor league contract was extended by 4 years to 2010 on July 20, 2006. It is the second season under new owners Don Logan and his sons Jeff and Stan. Jonathan Nelson is the team's general manager. Carlos Subero was announced as the Barons new field manager on January 18, 2007, replacing Rafael Santana who managed for one season.

New for the 2008 season are uniforms with red accents and a solid-red alternate jersey, created as part of the team's new graphic identity. The team's home whites keep their trademark pinstripe while road grays reflect the design of the Negro American League champion 1948 Birmingham Black Barons uniforms. Regions Park also debuted a new 56' x 43' LED video scoreboard constructed by Daktronics, Inc.

Roster

Pitchers

  • Clayton Richard, #33 (2-1 in 3 starts, 2.93 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 4 walks)
  • Lucas Harrell #34 (2-0 in 2 starts, 1.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk)
  • Kyle McCulloch, #37 (1-2 in 3 starts, 4.50 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 6 walks)
  • Carlos Torres, #2 (1-0 in 2 starts, 6.23 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 5 walks)
  • Justin Cassell, #20 (0-1 in 3 starts, 2.93 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 5 walks)
  • Jack Egbert, #40 (0-0 in 1 start with 1 save, 2.25 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 1 walk) (received from AAA Charlotte April 18)
  • Brian Omogrosso, #32 (0-0 in 1 start, 0.00 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 1 walk) (placed on DL April 17)
  • Fernando Hernandez, Jr, #30 (1-0 in 2 appearances, 4.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk)
  • Jon Link, #25 (0-1 in 8 appearances, 1.17 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 4 walks)
  • John Lujan, #27 (0-0 in 6 appearances, 0.90 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 3 walks)
  • Derek Rodriguez, #35 (3-0 in 6 appearances, 1.86 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 6 walks)
  • Clevelan Santeliz, #7 (0-0 in 6 appearances, 3.00 ERA, 5 strikeouts, 1 walk)
  • Joe Torres, #41 (0-0 in 8 appearances, 1.13 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 6 walks)
  • Matt Zaleski (0-0 in 5 appearances, 0.00 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) (sent to A+ Winston-Salem April 18)

Catchers

Infielders

  • 1B Micah Schnurstein, #50 (batting .244 with 2 runs on 11 hits, 3 RBI, No errors)
  • 2B Victor Mercedes, #12 (batting .250 with 5 runs on 9 hits, 4 RBI. 2 errors)
  • SS Robert Hudson, #15 (batting .244 with 4 runs on 10 hits, 2 RBI. 2 errors)
  • 3B Javier Castillo, #29 (batting .222 with 8 runs on 10 hits, 4 RBI. 2 errors)
  • SS Robert Valido, #8 (batting .137 with 3 runs on 7 hits, 0 RBI. 2 errors)

Outfielders

  • Ricardo Nanita, #23 (batting .292 with 4 runs on 14 hits, 12 RBI)
  • David Cook, #24 (batting .277 with 6 runs on 13 hits, 3 RBI)
  • Stefan Gartrell, #48 (batting .237 with 3 runs on 9 hits, 4 RBI)
  • Miguel Negron, #4 (batting .231 with 6 runs on 12 hits, 2 RBI)
  • Thomas Collaro, #44 (batting .194 with 3 runs on 6 hits, 4 RBI) (received April 5 from AAA Charlotte)
  • Noah Hall, #17 (placed on DL April 5)

Coaches and trainers

Southern League All-Stars

Results (9-5)

April (9-5)

  • 3-7: Won 2 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (3-0, 1-2 in 7, 1-5 in 7, 2-5, 2-1), finishing 1 game back in the Southern League south division
  • 8-12: Won 3 of 5 at Chattanooga Lookouts (6-5 in 11, 4-0, 3-6, 5-3, 4-5 in 11), taking a half-game lead in the division
  • 14-18: Won 5 of 5 vs Mississippi Braves (4-2, 2-1, 2-1 in 13, 6-5, 3-2), taking a 2 game lead

Notable games

Opening night attracted 6,872 to Regions Park, the biggest opening since 1993 and the third largest in the 21-year history of the stadium.

The Barons partnered with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Alabama Negro League Association to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their April 15 game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore Birmingham Black Barons caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.

The 2008 Rickwood Classic is scheduled for May 28 against the Jacksonville Suns. The Barons will wear throwback uniforms honoring the 1951 and 1952 teams which were affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. Jimmy Piersall, a veteran of those teams, will attend. The Suns will wear 1967-era uniforms honoring the year Nolan Ryan pitched for Jacksonville.

Statistics

As of April 19 the Barons were batting .221 with 48 runs and 3 home runs in 484 at-bats. The Barons pitchers were a combined 10-5 with a team ERA of 2.55 with 43 runs and 5 home runs allowed.

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