Topes look to duplicate 2009 success

The Albuquerque Isotopes will return action with a similar looking roster to last year's division championship team.

The team is equipped with plenty of veterans with experience at the next level.

Albuquerque will also return some big bats.

In fact, Isotopes Manager Tim Wallach said he really likes his team offensively.

However, the 'Topes main strength will most likely come from the hill.

The depth of the team's pitching staff is necessary because many believe Isotopes Park favors hitters.

In his fist season as skipper for Albuquerque, Wallach led his club to a playoff appearance and was named Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year.