Arizona starting pitcher Kurt Heyer works against Florida State in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Thursday, June 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Francis)

 Eric Francis

UA's 2012 CWS ace Heyer opens in bullpen Β 

After three seasons as a starting pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals system, Arizona’s 2012 College World Series ace,Β Kurt Heyer, opened the season in the bullpen. Heyer, who had 49 career minor-league starts, is pitching for the Springfield (Missouri) Cardinals, as he did in 25 starts a year ago, finishing 5-11.Β 

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