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The York Revolution released their 2010 schedule.

The team's official press release is located on the jump.

Here's a story from Tuesday's Daily Record noting the first details about the Revs schedule for the 2010 season.

From the team's press release:

(York, Pa): 2009 York Revolution players Jason Aspito, Daryl Harang, Matt Padgett, Matt Rogelstad, and Corey Thurman will be holding a host of baseball clinics and workouts for children of all ages this winter throughout York County. Boys and girls beginning at age four, up to male and female high school athletes will learn similar techniques as professional baseball players in order to improve their skills and enjoyment of the game.

The York Revolution donated more than $230,000 to local non-profit organizations and area children during the 2009 season. Despite a slumping economy and an attendance figure that did not match the total from the 2008 season, the Revs managed to donate more this season.

The Revs donated $230,171 compared to $226,445 in 2008.

The franchise has donated more than $500,000 during its three-year existence.

Here's a quick glance at some of the players who may or may not return to York next season.

Josh Arhart, C
"(Etchebarren and I) talked a little bit," Arhart said about a possible return. "That's something I'm interested in, but we're going to talk more at the end of the season."

Etchebarren said he wants him to return.

Jason Aspito, OF
The team MVP from 2008 remained undecided about his future plans.

"(Injuries) will definitely weigh on my decision," Aspito said. "When I get my exit physical I'm going to go (to the doctor's office) so he doesn't have to write a book in (the clubhouse)."

Aspito suffered torn fascia in both feet. He dislocated a pinky finger, experienced biceps tendinitis, and experienced discomfort in his wrist -- an injury that dates back to being hit by a pitch in 2007.

Tom Collaro, DH
Believed he was one of the few players who did not meet with Etchebarren.

"I'll probably be playing somewhere," said Collaro, who did not expect to be invited back to York.

How does Revs manager Andy Etchebarren expect to build a winner in York next season? He has a few thoughts on the subject:

"I'm going to try to build the ballclub next year to this ball park. It's going to be a dominant right-handed hitting ballclub next year."

"I've got some players in mind that I haven't acquired yet. Hopefully I'll work some deals to bring them here."

"I've got three jobs I told the guys I talked to today:
* One is to win,
* two is to get players signed to an affiliate
* and No. 3 is to have a good reserve, when I lose players I need to have players I can put in."

A former No. 1 overall draft pick, Ben McDonald is prepared to attend a bow hunting trip organized by former Revs manager Chris Hoiles.

The following story appeared in the Daily Record/Sunday News.

The two men have been good friends almost from the day they pulled on Baltimore Orioles' uniforms.

Ben McDonald and Chris Hoiles broke into the majors during the same season. Hoiles had been a slugging catching prospect, working through the minors. McDonald had a more direct route after being touted as one of the best prospects to ever come out of college.