Hillsborough, NJ native Eric Eden will start Sunday's game against the New Jersey Jackals. Credit: Phil Hoops

The Newark Bears have finalized their pitching rotation through the 2011 Memorial Day weekend. Here is how the first week of the season shapes out for the Brick City ball club:

Thursday: Jesse Estrada, the senior member of Newark's pitching staff, takes the ball for the Bears on Opening Day tomorrow morning against the Rockland Boulders. Former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Bobby Blevins will take the ball for Rockland.

Friday: Jacob Wild, who was a member of the Seattle Mariners organization for much of his career, will start for Newark on Friday's matinee game and will oppose Rockland Boulders starting pitcher Rodger Lincoln.

Saturday: Ryan Lobban, who the team just acquired earlier in the week from the New Jersey Jackals, will make his Bears debut against former Philadelphia Phillies farmhand, Jonathan Velasquez, who will start for the Boulders.

Sunday: Left-hander Eric Eden will wrap up the Memorial Day weekend by making an 11:00 a.m. start against the New Jersey Jackals in Game 1 of the Essex County Executive's Cup. So far the Jackals have yet to name a starter for that game.

Roster Cuts: The Bears have finalized their 2011 Opening Day roster by cutting catchers Matt Klimas and Patrick Reardon; as well as infielder and TCNJ alumni Jeff Toth. In addition, veteran infielder Ramon Nivar was placed on the inactive list.