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Bees Announce 2014 Opening Day Roster

Four Return For 2014
By
March 27, 2014

(Burlington-IA)-The Burlington Bees, Class-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, are excited to announce the 2014 opening day roster. Four familiar faces will make their way back to Burlington this season under the guidance of first year manager Bill Richardson.

Returning to Burlington in 2014 is pitcher Joseph Krehbiel, the team leader in appearances in 2013 with 48. Krehbiel put together a solid season for Burlington, winning six games for the Bees out of the bullpen. Joining Krehbiel on the pitching staff for the 2014 season is southpaw Eswarlin Jimenez. Jimenez pitched in seven games for the Bees last season. Also returning is catcher Anthony Bemboom and infielder Angel Rosa. Bemboom played in 61 games for the Bees in 2013, hitting .245 with eight home runs and driving in 25 runs. Rosa appeared in 37 games in 2013, batting .270 for the Bees.

With the addition of a whole new coaching staff in 2014, the Bees will see 24 new faces, 21 of which being players. Included in the new bunch of Bees are three of the Angels' top 20 prospects according to MLB.com. Pitcher Michael Clevinger ranks the highest of the group checking in at number 12 on the list. Clevinger, who is battling his way back from Tommy John surgery, pitched in Cedar Rapids in 2012 with then Angels affiliate the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Also on the list of top prospects is pitcher Victor Alcantara and outfielder Michael Fish who rank 19th and 20th respectively.

The Bees pitching staff will also include Arizona League post season All-Star Ben Carlson. Carlson, who was voted postseason All-Star by Baseball America, picked up a league leading 10 saves in 2013.

The Bees home opener is Tuesday April 8th at 6:30 PM as Bees host the Bowling Green Hot Rods. For more information and to purchase tickets, please log on to www.gobees.com or call the Bees office at (319)-754-5705.