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PHOTOS: Salem Red Sox ready for first pitch


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Red Sox players make their way back to the dugout after taking a team picture on media day at LewisGale Field in Salem on Wednesday.

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Outfielder Brandon Jacobs was a little shocked to be playing for Salem again at the beginning of this season, but he says he’s healthy and has learned to pace himself better, improvements that he says will help him prove he’s ready for a permanent promotion.

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Red Sox pitcher William Cuevas winds up to throw Wednesday during a windy practice at LewisGale Field in Salem. The starter bypassed a stint in Greenville.

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Stadium facilities manager Matt Bird gives the roof of the third base dugout at LewisGale Field a fresh coat of paint on Wednesday. Bird interned with the Red Sox last year, and was recently hired on full time.

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Red Sox pitcher Kyle Stroup picks out a uniform before practice at LewisGale Field in Salem on Wednesday.

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Red Sox catcher Leonel Escobar heads out onto the field for practice on Wednesday. Salem’s season begins today.

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Catcher Leonel Escobar throws the ball during practice in Salem on Wednesday.

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Thursday, April 4, 2013


The Salem Red Sox introduced this season's lineup Wednesday during media day at LewisGale Field in Salem. The team includes three first-round draft picks and six players who were drafted in the first five rounds. The Red Sox open their season Friday on the road against the Frederick Keys. Their first game at home will be April 12 at 7:05 p.m. against Myrtle Beach.

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