SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels Announce Opening Day Rosterhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-03-29T23:01:23-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18443022011-03-29T23:01:23-07:002011-03-29T23:01:23-07:00Angels Announce Opening Day Roster
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> of Anaheim have announced their opening day roster, which contains a few surprises. The club is carrying three catchers out of the gate, including <span>Hank Conger</span>. In addition, the club will open the season with a whopping six players on the disabled list, including slugger <span>Kendrys Morales</span>. Here is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com/2011/3/29/2080243/hank-conger-surprise-angels-roster-addition">the full 25-man roster</a>:</p>
<p><b>Starting Pitchers (4)</b>: <span>Jered Weaver</span>, <span>Dan Haren</span>, <span>Ervin Santana</span>, <span>Scott Kazmir</span></p>
<p><b>Relief Pitchers (7)</b>: <span>Jason Bulger</span>, <span>Kevin Jepsen</span>, <span>Michael Kohn</span>, <span>Fernando Rodney</span>, <span>Hisanori Takahashi</span>, Rich Thompson, <span>Jordan Walden</span></p>
<p><b>Catchers (3)</b>: <span>Jeff Mathis</span>, <span>Bobby Wilson</span>, Hank Conger</p>
<p><b>Infielders (6)</b>: <span>Mark Trumbo</span>, <span>Howie Kendrick</span>, <span>Erick Aybar</span>, <span>Maicer Izturis</span>, <span>Alberto Callaspo</span>, <span>Brandon Wood</span></p>
<p><b>Outfielders (5)</b>: <span>Vernon Wells</span>, <span>Peter Bourjos</span>, <span>Torii Hunter</span>, <span>Bobby Abreu</span>, <span>Chris Pettit</span></p>
<p><b>Disabled List (6)</b>: <span>Joel Pineiro</span>, <span>Scott Downs</span>, <span>Bobby Cassevah</span>, Kendrys Morales, <span>Reggie Willits</span>, <span>Freddy Sandoval</span></p>
<p>Pineiro has a tight shoulder, but is expected to be recalled in time to start the April 8 home opener. Willits has a calf strain, which opened the door for Pettit as the fifth outfielder. The Angels open their season on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City, with a 1:10 p.m. PDT start against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Royals</a>.</p>
<p>For more Angels news and information, be sure to read the SB Nation blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com/2011/3/29/2080243/hank-conger-surprise-angels-roster-addition">Halos Heaven</a>.</p>
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