2005 Opening Day roster released
The Braves have announced their Opening Day 25-man roster. Despite faltering towards the end of spring training and ending with a 7.36 ERA, Adam Bernero got the nod over Buddy Hernandez (who posted a 0.93 ERA - go figure!) for the final bullpen spot. Hopefully, Gryboski won’t try to be a hero with his nagging shoulder injury. If he rests on the DL, Hernandez should be called up to take his spot.
The final roster cuts were pitchers Kevin Barry, Matt Childers, Buddy Hernandez and Zach Miner; outfielders John Barnes and Esix Snead; and catcher Jean Boscan. All were re-assigned to minor league camp.
The final roster is as follows:
Pitchers (12): RHP Adam Bernero, RHP Roman Colon, RHP Kevin Gryboski, LHP Mike Hampton, RHP Tim Hudson, RHP Dan Kolb, LHP Tom Martin, LHP Horacio Ramirez, RHP Chris Reitsma, RHP John Smoltz, RHP Jorge Sosa and RHP John Thomson.
Catchers (2): Johnny Estrada and Eddie Perez.
Infielders (6): Wilson Betemit, Julio Franco, Rafael Furcal, Marcus Giles, Chipper Jones and Adam LaRoche.
Outfielders (4): Andruw Jones, Brian Jordan, Ryan Langerhans and Raul Mondesi.
Infielder/Outfielder (1): Pete Orr
