23 former Hawks on Major League rosters

Boise, ID - With Opening Day less than one week away, Hawks' play-by-play announcer Mike Safford has compiled the following information.  A total of 23 former Boise Hawks are currently on major league rosters, with another four players on their team's 40-man roster.  Of the group, only one would be making his major league debut - Donnie Veal ('05) with the Pirates
 
Cubs - Angel Guzman, Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardjiza, Geovany Soto, Micah Hoffpauir (Mitch Atkins & Randy Wells on 40-man, optioned to AAA)
 
Angels - Scot Shields, Robb Quinlan, John Lackey
 
Athletics - Jerry Blevins
 
Braves - Garret Anderson
 
Indians - (Jae Kuk Ryu on 40-man, optioned to AAA)
 
Mariners - Jarrod Washburn, Ronny Cedeno
 
Marlins - Ricky Nolasco, Alfredo Amazega
 
Mets - Francisco Rodriguez
 
Orioles - Rich Hill (on DL), Luis Montanez, Felix Pie
 
Pirates - Donnie Veal
 
Rays - Troy Percival
 
Royals - Joel Peralta
 
Tigers - Clay Rapada, Dontrelle Willis