Lance Pendleton Signed By Rays Pending Physical

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced that pitcher Lance Pendleton has had his contract purchased by the Tampa Bay Rays pending a physical.

Pendleton, a Texas native never played an official game for the Skeeters but did participate in two practices and an exhibition.
 
Last season, he played 15 games in the major leagues between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. He posted a 0-0 record with a 6.75 ERA in 19 innings of work.

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Beau Vaughan On First Couple Of Days With 'Stormers

Here's what Beau Vaughan told us about his first couple of days with the Lancaster Barnstormers.

"I didn't want to comment about playing for the Barnstormers until I got a feel for the town, the organization, and the team. But after the first few days of workouts, I will say this. One of the hopes for players in this league is to be seen by scouts. And after seeing the guys on our team play a little bit, I don't think getting scouts in the stands is going to be a problem. There is quite a bit of talent on this Barnstormers team."

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'Stomers Finalize Roster Sign Halama, Tiffee and Frostad

The Lancaster Barnstormers have announced the signings of pitcher John Halama, infielder Terry Tiffee and catcher Emerson Frostad for the 2012 season.

John Halama was originally drafted in the 23rd round (640th overall) by the Houston Astros in the 1994 MLB Amateur Draft. From 1998 to 2006, Halama pitched in 262 major league games for the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Oakland A's, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, and Baltimore Orioles. He has a 56-48 record with a 4.65 ERA in 911 innings pitched in the big leagues. This will be his sixth season in the Atlantic League and second with Lancaster. Last season, he was 6-6 with a 5.33 ERA for the Barnstormers.

Terry Tiffee was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 26th round (779th overall) of the 1999 MLB Amateur Draft. In 2003, Tiffee has his best minor league season, hitting .315 with 14 home runs with 93 RBI for New Britian (AA). From 2005 to 2006, he played in 91 major leagues for the Minnesota Twins. In 2008, Tiffee played in 6 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a career .226 batting average with 5 home runs and 29 RBI in his major leagues. Tiffee started the 2011 season with the Barnstormers but had his contract purchased by the New York Yankees only 52 games into the season. Prior to being signed by the Yankees Tiffee was hitting .293 with 13 home runs and 46 RBI. He finished the 2011 season with the Yankees Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and hit .345 with 3 home runs and 13 RBI.

Emerson Frostad was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round (376th overall) of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft. He played seven seasons in the Texas Rangers organization. He enjoyed his best season in 2005, with Single-A Clinton. That season season he hit .269 with 16 home runs and 62 RBI. Frostad started the 2011 season with the Barnstormers, but has his contract purchased by the Houston Astros organization only 15 games into the season. He split the rest of the 2011 season between the Astros Double-A affiliate Corpus Christi, and their Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City. He he has a career .257 batting average with 68 home runs and 336 RBI.

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Somerset Patriots Official Scorer To Give Presentation In Cranford, NJ

Did you know that there are 23 different ways a batter can reach first base?

Hear the history of baseball scoring from John Nolan, the official scorer of the Somerset Patriots, and ask, “How would I score it?” on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford Community Center, 224 Walnut Avenue.

Entitled “Scoring Oddities of Baseball,” the program promises to be a fun way to focus on America’s beloved pastime and the start of the 2012 Major League season.

Admission is free and all are welcome.  The program is sponsored by the Cranford Public Library.

For more information, visit http://www.cranford.com/library/events.asp?category=Lectures

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Composite Atlantic League Spring Training Schedule

Here's the Atlantic League spring training schedule

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sugar Land Skeeters @ York Revolution, 1:00pm

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Sugar Land Skeeters @ York Revolution, 1:00pm

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Sugar Land Skeeters at Somerset Patriots, 1:00pm
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at York Revolution, 1:00pm

Friday, April 20, 2012
Long Island Ducks at Bridgeport Bluefish, 10:30am
Lancaster Barnstormers at Sugar Land Skeeters, @ York,1:00pm
York Revolution at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 1:00pm

Saturday, April 21, 2012
Bridgeport Bluefish at Long Island Ducks, 10:30am
Camden Riversharks at Lancaster Barnstormers 1:00pm
Susquehanna /Central League All-Stars at York Revolution, 1:00pm

Sunday, April 22, 2012
Somerset Patriots at Camden Riversharks, 12:00pm
Lancaster Barnstormers at York Revolution, 11:00am
Southern Maryland at Sugar Land Skeeters, @ York, 4:05pm

Monday, April 23, 2012
Long Island Black Sox at Long Island Ducks, 10:30am
Lancaster Barnstormers at Camden Riversharks, 12:00pm
Somerset Patriots at York Revolution, 1:00pm
College of Southern Maryland at Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 1:00pm 

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
NYPD at  Long Island Ducks, 10:30am
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Lancaster Barnstormers, 1:00pm


Please email me if I'm missing any games, corey42080@yahoo.com

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Ducks Announce Spring Training Schedule

The Long Island Ducks have announced their spring training schedule:

Friday, April 20 10:30 a.m., Long Island Ducks at Bridgeport Bluefish
Saturday, April 21 10:30 a.m.,  Bridgeport Bluefish at Long Island Ducks
Monday, April 23 10:30 a.m.,  Long Island Black Sox at Long Island Ducks
Tuesday, April 24 10:30 a.m., NYPD at  Long Island Ducks

 Here's an excerpt from the Ducks website about the games:

"The spring training schedule will include two exhibition games against the cross-sound rival Bridgeport Bluefish, one game against a Long Island semi-pro team, the Long Island Black Sox, and one against the New York Police Department. Three games are slated to be played at the Duck Pond (complete schedule below). General admission tickets will be issued FREE to Ducks season ticket and suite holders, and a $5 donation to the QuackerJack Foundation will apply to all other fans. Season ticket holders may gain admission to the ballpark by showing their season ticket holder ID card or other form of identification at the box office.

The Ducks will conclude spring training with their annual season ticket holder meet-and-greet barbeque on Wednesday, April 25, allowing fans to connect with the 2012 team on a one-on-one level. To find out more information about season ticket packages, call the Ducks ticket office at (631) 940-DUCK or CLICK HERE."

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LI Ducks Blog: Ducks Finalize Roster, Sign Three!

The Long Island Ducks have added the final additions to their roster as they begin spring training. The Ducks announced that they have signed pitchers Randy Keisler, Eric Niesen and catcher Mike Rivera for the 2012 season. The Ducks also announced that catcher Mitch Canham has signed with St. Louis Cardinals organization and well be assigned to Triple-A Memphis.

Keisler will be entering his third stint in the Atlantic League, and second with the Ducks. He previously played for Southern Maryland in 2009, and Long Island in 2010. 


Randy Keisler was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round (67th overall) of the 1998 MLB Amateur Draft. From 2000-2007, he pitched in 151 major leagues for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland A's and St. Louis Cardinals. He has a career 4-4 record with a 6.63 ERA in his big league career. Last season, he posted a 7-7 record with a 4.67 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers Triple-A affiliate Albuquerque. He has a carer 86-71 record with a 3.96 ERA in his affiliated minor league career.


Eric Niesen was originally drafted by the New York Mets in the 3rd round (99th overall) of the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft out of Wake Forrest University. He played all five seasons of his professional career in the New York Mets organization, including 76 games at the Double-A level. He has a career 20-40 record with a 4.54 ERA in 430 innings pitched.


Mike Rivera signed as undrafted free agent with the Detroit Tigers in 1997. From 2001-2011, he played in 189 major league games for the Detroit Tigers, San Deigo Padres, Milwaukee Brewers and Florida Marlins. He has a .239 batting average with 13 home runs and 69 RBI in his major league career. Rivera spent most of the 2011 seasons with the Brewers Triple-A affiliate Nashville. In 1055 minor league games, Rivera has a .260 batting average with 174 home runs and 682 RBI.

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