Freedom Division

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

General manager:

Vince Bulik

Field manager: Von Hayes

Stadium:

Clipper Magazine Stadium

Address: 650 North Prince St., Lancaster, Pa.

www.lancasterbarnstormers.com; 717-509-4487

Team history: In 2006, the Barnstormers became the first team in Atlantic League history to win first- and second-half division titles, the division playoff series and the league championship series and to go undefeated in postseason play. 

Newark Bears

General manager:

Mark Skeels

Field manager: Tim Raines

Stadium: Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium

Address: 450 Broad St., Newark, N.J.

www.newarkbears.com; 973-848-1000

Team history: The defending Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears are entering their 11th season overall, and 10th in their home, Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The Bears are one of two teams in the history of the league to win more than one league championship.

Somerset Patriots

General manager:

Patrick McVerry

Field manager: Sparky Lyle

Stadium:

Commerce Bank Ballpark

Address: 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, N.J.

www,somersetpatriots.com; 908-252-0700

Team history: The Somerset Patriots are the only three-time champions in Atlantic League history, winning in 2001, 2003 and 2005.

York Revolution

General manager: Matt O'Brien

Field manager:

Chris Hoiles

Stadium: Sovereign Bank Stadium

Address: 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, Pa.

www.yorkrevolution.com; 717-801-HITS

Team history: After nearly 13 years of development, Opening Day Partners and the York County Industrial Development Authority announced on April 25, 2006, that York would field an Atlantic League team in 2007. It marked the first game of professional baseball played in York since 1969.