On the day Major League Baseball gave us opening day, the Zephyrs gave us their 2009 initial roster and there are plenty of familiar faces on this year's squad.

Edwin Rodriguez has been with the Florida Marlins organization for six years. This is his eighth season managing a team.

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will reportedly have reconstructive elbow surgery and will miss the 2010 season.

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro suffered a nerve contusion on his left knee during Saturday's spring training contest with the Minnesota Twins.

Cleveland Indians closer Kerry Wood might miss the first two months of the upcoming season with a right-shoulder injury.

The Boston Red Sox announced Saturday they have signed pitcher Alan Embree to a 2010 minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.

The Washington Nationals have elected to send Stephen Strasburg to the minors, optioning the pitching prospect to Double-A Harrisburg.