The FC Barcelona officially announced its roster for the upcoming season in the Spanish Division de Honor. The first game day is scheduled for the weekend of February 27th and 28th. The most important changes in comparison to 2009 were made at shortstop and in one of the two starting pitchers slots. Oscar Angulo, who is coming from CB Viladecans, will form the infield together with Emmanuel Febles (2B), Jesus Golindano or Guido Aguirre (3B) and Sergio Roman (1B).
Delio Miguel Martinez is replacing Homer Baez as starter besides Pedro Belmonte. Jason Friedman in his second season in Spain, Oscar Gimenez and Andres Gimeno complete the pitching staff. They will throw to a catcher rotation of Miguel Mora, Orlando Diaz and Jordi Juaneda. Rafael Llames, Albert Diaz, Felix Isasi and Jorge Santana will be in the outfield. Oscar Roman mainly will serve as the designated hitter.
Manager Aldo Tarife will be supported by assistant coaches Carlos Rymer, Jorge Miqueleiz, Yunior Guerrero and Albert Diaz.
Complete 2010 Roster FC Barcelona:
No. | Name | Position | Bats/Throws |
Delio Miguel Martinez | Pitcher | Right/Right | |
11 | Pedro Belmonte | Pitcher | Right/Right |
17 | Jason Friedman | Pitcher | Right/Right |
9 | Andres Gimeno | Pitcher | Left/Left |
Oscar Gimenez | Pitcher | Right/Right | |
24 | Orlando Diaz | Catcher | Right/Right |
2 | Jordi Juaneda | Catcher | Right/Right |
7 | Miguel Mora | Catcher | Right/Right |
16 | Guido Aguirre | Infielder | Right/Right |
22 | Emmanuel Febles | Infielder | Right/Right |
Sergio Roman | Infielder | Right/Right | |
Oscar Angulo | Infielder | Switch/Right | |
25 | Jesus Golindano | Infielder | Right/Right |
33 | Jose Carreras | Infielder | Right/Right |
21 | Albert Diaz | Outfielder | Right/Right |
Rafael Llames | Outfielder | Right/Right | |
18 | Felix Isasi | Outfielder | Left/Left |
Jorge Santana | Outfielder | Left/Left | |
77 | Oscar Roman | DH | Right/Right |
Manager | |||
35 | Aldo Tarife | ||
Assistant Coaches | |||
34 | Carlos Rymer | ||
8 | Yunior Guerrero | ||
14 | Jorge Miqueleiz | ||
21 | Albert Diaz |
Photo by Diego Lazaro