4/1 Cubs finalize Opening Day roster
The Cubs have officially set their Opening Day roster, selecting the contract of outfielder Reed Johnson on Friday. Johnson was a non-roster invitee this spring. The club’s 40-man roster now stands at 38 players. The 2011 Opening Day roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.
Here’s the Opening Day lineup vs. Pirates:
RF Fukudome
SS Castro
CF Byrd
3B Ramirez
1B Pena
C Soto
LF Soriano
2B Barney
P Dempster
– Carrie Muskat

