Mizzou Baseball in the Minors: Lollis ready for opening day

■ Volcanoes ready for opener tonight (Statesman Journal)

The 2009 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes arrived in town Wednesday night, had a practice Thursday and a non-league game Friday.

Bring on opening day.
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"I'm so excited to play, especially opening day," said outfielder Ryan Lollis, who was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 37th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft out of the University of Missouri.

"You want to start out right and not make any mistakes. Sometimes you try too hard, but you tell yourself to calm down and play the game you've been playing since you were a little guy."

■ Rick Zagone was transferred to the roster of the rookie-level Bluefield Orioles. according to the Baltimore Sun.