a year ago this was the defender's first Opening Day lineup...

(note how "Navigators" hadn't been changed yet). Who will be back, who has been promoted, who has drifted to the indy leagues, and who has hung them up? Should find out pretty soon as the season will be under way a week from today.

Of the ten names, Brian Buscher was taken in the Rule V draft by Minn., Chris Begg and Nate Schierholtz are certian to be with Triple A Fresno. I think Justin Knoelder and Clay Timpner are in Triple A and Travis is on the bubble for Fresno. EME I predict will be back with the Defenders. The rest? Maybe some are back and some have moved on. Any updates on D-Mac, Jake, and Tyler out there?