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The On-Deck Circle
The Official
Newsletter of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
Volume 10, Issue 2 - April, 2007
Welcome! On
March 25, a glorious Sunday morning in Arizona, the 2006 Salem-Keizer
Volcanoes gathered as a team for the last time to receive their
Championship Rings. In a ceremony attended by more than 120
players in San Francisco's minor league system (two-thirds of them
former Volcanoes), Salem-Keizer co-owners Bill Tucker and Jerry Walker,
manager Steve Decker and pitching coach Jerry Cram joined Bobby Evans,
the Giants' Director of Player Personnel, to present the rings to each
player individually. It was a perfect closing act to a memorable,
record-setting season. Let the new season begin!
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Their going, going,
go.... Order yours now before it's too late!
Ticket sales for the
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 2007 season are running 10 per cent ahead of last
year in the wake of the team's championship season and anticipation of
another strong club this summer as San Francisco will have six of the
first 59 selections in the June player draft.
The Volcanoes
attractive home schedule again will include six fireworks shows, a strong
lineup of special events and attractions and a nationally recognized
series of community outreach events. Yet, with ticket sales approaching
70,000, the Volcanoes have excellent seating available in every category
including lower level, box seat season tickets. The 5-, 10- and 19-game
ticket packages continue to be popular with fans while the new three-game
'Victory Plan" has been an immediate success.
The Victory Plan gives
fans a reserved seat for three games (June 17, July 4 and July 22). If
Salem-Keizer wins all three, fans purchasing the package will receive a
free complimentary ticket to the Volcanoes game with Vancouver on
Saturday, August 18. The plan includes Volcanoes games on Father's Day,
the Fourth of July and the team's annual "Turn Back the Clock" game.
Total cost for the three-game package is $27.
This year's five-game
"Best Games" plan includes Opening Night (6/24), Fireworks Friday (7/13),
Crater's Birthday Party and Lapel Pin giveaway (August 1), Motorcycle
Night (8/19) and Fan Appreciation Fireworks Night (8/31).
The 10-game package
again gives fans the opportunity to see every team in the league. Games
include Opening Night, 6/24 and 6/28 vs. Spokane; Fireworks Friday, 7/6
vs. Tri-City; San Francisco Giants Night, 7/14 vs.
Everett; Christmas in July, 7/24 vs. Yakima; Parrotthead/Hawaiian Night,
8/2 vs. Eugene; Kids' Night, 8/8 vs. Boise; Fireworks Friday, 8/17 vs.
Vancouver; Patriotic Night, 8/25 vs. Everett and Farewell Night, the final
home game of the regular season, 9/2 vs. Eugene.
Sales of group nights
have also been brisk and groups and organizations interested in booking an
evening at the Stadium should contact Greg Herbst, the Volcanoes Director
of Group Ticketing, as soon as possible to reserve their evening,
especially if they want to come on a Fireworks Friday.
For information or
reservations, visit the ticket office at Volcanoes Stadium or call
503-390-2225, extension 3007.
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"Where Giant Dreams Begin"
Continues
Led by starting pitcher Noah Lowry, seven former Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
earned spots on the San Francisco Giants Opening Day roster. Four
relievers-Kevin Correia, Brad Hennessey, Jonathan Sanchez and Jack
Taschner-plus first baseman Lance Niekro and utility infielder Kevin
Frandsen were named to the club's 25-man roster prior to the season opener
against San Diego, April 3.
 Lowry, who led the Giants in wins, innings pitched, ERA and strikeouts in
2005, suffered a strained oblique muscle in his right side in his first
start last season and battled injury and ailments the rest of the year.
He finished the 2006 campaign with a 7-10 record, a 4.74 ERA and 84
strikeouts, well off his 2005 pace when he was 13-13 with a 3.78 ERA and
172 strikeouts.
Correia begins his fifth season with San Francisco after completing his
first full campaign with the Giants in 2006. Working in 48 games out of
the bullpen, the fourth round draft choice in 2002, was 2-0 with a fine
3.49 ERA last year, striking out 57 batters in 69.2 innings. Hennessey,
one of the Giants' two first round picks in 2001 (Lowry was the other),
was 5-6, 4.26 in 34 games (12 starts) for San Francisco last season. He
was a candidate for the fifth starting spot in the rotation this spring,
but moved to long relief when the slot was given to Russ Ortiz.
Sanchez made his Major League debut with the Giants last May 28, less than
two years after he was a 27th round draft choice out of Ohio
Dominican. He did not allow a run in his first 13 outings with the Giants
and finished the season with a 3-1 record and 4.95 ERA in 27 games
including four starts. Taschner had a sensational debut with SF in 2005,
posting a 2-0 record and 1.59 ERA in 24 relief appearances after being
called up from Fresno where he'd gone 3-0, 1.64 with 10 saves in 44
games. Last year was a different story. He gave up nine runs in his
first six appearances and was sent to Fresno, April 20. He went 6-7,
3.65, and 14 saves with the Grizzlies, returning to the Giants in
mid-August and finishing the year with an 0-1 record and 8.38 ERA.
 Though Niekro was
San Francisco's starting first basemen when the 2006 season began,
insiders considered him a long shot to make the club this spring. During
the off-season, the Giants added veterans Rich Aurilia and Ryan Klesko and
already had veteran Mark Sweeney on their roster. In Spring Training,
Niekro posted impressive numbers to salvage the final roster spot. The
versatile Frandsen-who can play second, short, third or the outfield-is
generally regarded as the Giants "second baseman of the future." He
earned his spot on the roster after hitting .307 at Fresno last summer and
then batting .388 in the Arizona Fall League.
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"Changes"
 Jason Ellison, the hustling outfielder who earned All-Star honors with
Salem-Keizer in 2000 and later became one of
the most popular players in
Fresno history, was traded to Seattle by San Francisco for left-handed
pitcher Travis Blackley, April 1.
Ellison, who attended high school at South Kitsap (WA) and lives in the
greater Seattle area, will be a reserve outfielder, the same role he had
with the Giants during parts of four seasons (2003-2006). His best season
with San Francisco was in 2005 when he hit .264 in 131 games with four
home runs and 24 RBI's. However, his playing time diminished following
the Giants' acquisition of Randy Winn in 2005 (and Steve Finley in 2006),
and he had just 81 at bats in 84 games last year. On July 14, he was sent
to Fresno where he hit .406 in 46 games before returning to the Giants in
September.
Ellison was caught in a 'numbers crunch" with the Giants. Both Jason and
Lance Niekro were out of minor league options and were competing with
veteran Mark Sweeney for the last spot on the Giants 25-man Opening Day
roster. Had either Jason or Lance been sent to Fresno, they could have
been claimed by any other major league club. Niekro, who had an excellent
spring, earned the spot while Sweeney was placed on the 15-day disabled
list.
 At the same time,
the Giants were welcoming back Jesse Foppert who they had traded to
Seattle (with catcher Yorvit Torrealba) for Winn in 2005. Foppert, who
was 8-1, 1.93 for the Volcanoes' 2001 Championship Team and later named to
the Northwest League's 50th Anniversary All-Star Team, has
battled arm problems since having Tommy John surgery in September, 2003.
He has pitched only 113 innings over the past three years and was on the
disabled list from May 22 through the end of last season with a right
elbow strain. He was released by Seattle on March 18 and joined the
Giants in Spring Training the following week.
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Continuing "The Best Team Ever" Tradition
 With two Northwest
League titles and an average of 44 wins over the last seven years,
Salem-Keizer is leading a close race with Boise as the league's best team
over the first decade of the 21st Century. The Volcanoes
308-224 (.579) record from 2000-06 gives them 19 more wins than the Hawks
(289-242, .544). Salem-Keizer, Boise and Spokane (243-289, .457) each has
won two pennants in the last six years. Yakima won the NWL title in 2000.
A review of last 10
years finds the Volcanoes and Hawks separated by just two wins.
Salem-Keizer had a record of 428-332 (.563) from 1997-2006 while Boise was
430-329 (.567). Over that span, the Volcanoes won four division titles
and three NWL Championships. The Hawks won six division flags but have
lost in four of six trips to the Championship Series, three of those to
Salem-Keizer. The Volcanoes have finished in first place four times, in
second place twice and were third on four occasions. S-K has never
finished in the cellar, the only NWL team that has escaped at least one
year in last place.
With three pennants in
five years, Yakima was the league's Team of the Decade in the 1950's after
the circuit began in 1955. The Bears and Tri-City each had three
championship teams in the 1960's while Lewiston had a trio in the 70's.
Spokane won consecutive titles in 1987, '88 and '89 (and another in 1990)
while Boise was the league's top team in the 90's with four flags from
1991-1995.
NWL STANDINGS
(2000-2006)
Team Won Lost Pct. GB Titles
VOLCANOES 308 224 .579 --- 2
Boise 289 242 .544 18.5 2
Vancouver 275 257 .517 33 0
Everett 263 268 .495 44.5 0
Tri-City* 258 273 .486 49.5 0
Eugene 255 277 .479 53 0
Spokane 243 289 .457 65 2
Yakima 235 296 .443 72.5 1
* Includes Portland in
2000
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Free Kids Club provides
exciting benefits
 Crater's Kids Club is
signing up new members for the 2007 season. Party City, the new
location at Keizer Station, is sponsoring the Kids Club this season
and all Kids Club members will receive a $5.00 coupon good at Party
City! The Kids Club is open to all children under age 16, and
includes the following benefits:
~ $5.00 Party City coupon
~ Free Kids Club T-Shirt
~ Opportunity to play catch on the field with Dad or Mom after
selected game
~ Welcome email
~ Birthday email from Crater
~ Kids Club newsletters
~ Kids Club ID card
~ Invitation to special events at the Stadium 
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Things are shaping up to
be another Volcanic Season
 For the second
consecutive year, the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes will feature six fireworks
shows as part of a full complement of special events, feature attractions
and community outreach activities.
Fans will get their
first look at the team on Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, when the
Volcanoes host the College All-Stars for the third consecutive year. The
Northwest League home opener is Sunday, June 24, against Spokane and the
2006 NWL Championship banner will be unveiled prior to the game.
Fireworks will be featured after every Friday night home game and on the
Fourth of July.
The Spitball Gang will
entertain fans twice: Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, August 26. The
annual, free Kids Baseball Clinic will be Sunday, July 15; the Turn Back
the Clock game will be Sunday, July 22 and Crater's Birthday Party (mascot
night) will be Wednesday, August 1. The Volcanoes' Cancer Awareness
Weekend will be August 10-12.
 Bi-Mart Mondays offer
special values. Show your Bi-Mart card at the Stadium for any Monday home
game and receive an outfield General Admission ticket for $6.00. Kids 12
and under can also have a hot dog and soft drink for just $1.00 each at any of
the five Monday night games. "Two for Tuesdays" offer two reserved
tickets, two hot dogs and two soft drinks for $22.00 when purchased in
advance. The Volcanoes will also continue their long tradition of letting
kids run the bases after every Sunday home game.
For companies,
organizations and individuals planning to schedule group nights at the
Stadium, it is important to make reservations early to insure your first
choice of dates, especially for groups of 50 or more. For group ticket
information and reservations, call Greg Herbst, director of group
ticketing, at 503-390-2225.
June 17 (All
Stars) SUN 5:05 Father's Day Game against the
College All-Stars
June 19 @ Boise
TUE 7:15 MDT (6:15 PDT)
June 20 @ Boise
WED 7:15 MDT (6:15 PDT)
June 21 @ Boise
THU 7:15 MDT (6:15 PDT)
June 22 @ Boise
FRI 7:15 MDT (6:15 PDT)
June 23 @ Boise
SAT 7:15 MDT (6:15 PDT)
June 24 (vs. Spokane)
SUN 5:05 Opening Night, NWL Championship Banner, Kids Run the
Bases
June 25 (Spokane)
MON 6:35
Bi-Mart Monday, Kids Opening Night, $1.00 Kids Hot Dog
June 26
(Spokane) TUE 6:35 Two for Tuesday; Youth
Baseball Night - Free baseball to 1st 500 Kids
June 27
(Spokane) WED 6:35
N.Y. Yankee Great Don Larsen Appears - Free Autographs
June 28
(Spokane) THU 6:35
$1.00 Thursday
June 29 @
Vancouver FRI 7:05
June 30 @
Vancouver SAT 7:05
July 1 @
Vancouver SUN 7:05
July 2 (Tri-City)
MON 6:35 Bi-Mart Monday, Kids
Eat for $1.00
July 3 (Tri-City)
TUE 6:35 Hometown Heroes Night; Two for
Tuesday
July 4 (Tri-City)
WED 7:05 FIREWORKS
July 5 (Tri-City)
THU 6:35 Country-Western Night;
$1.00 Thursday
July 6 (Tri-City)
FRI 7:05 FIREWORKS, Scout Night
#1
July 7 @ Everett
SAT 7:05
July 8 @ Everett
SUN 2:05
July 9 @ Everett
MON 7:05
July
10 TUE OFF DAY
July 11
(Vancouver) WED 6:35 State Employees Night
July 12
(Vancouver) THU 6:35 Home & Garden Night;
$1.00 Thursday
July 13
(Vancouver) FRI 7:05 FIREWORKS
- No Meth Night
July 14 (Everett)
SAT 7:05 Spitball Gang, San Francisco Giants
Night
July 15 (Everett)
SUN 5:05 Fiesta de Beisbol, Kids
Baseball Clinic, Kids Run the Bases
July 16 (Everett)
MON 6:35
Bi-Mart Monday; Kids Eat for $1.00
July 17 @
Tri-City TUE 7:15
July 18 @
Tri-City WED 11:15 a.m.
July 19 @
Tri-City THU 7:15
July 20 @
Tri-City FRI 7:15
July 21 @
Tri-City SAT 7:15
July 22 (Yakima) SUN 5:05
Turn Back the Clock, Seniors Day, Baseball Bingo, Kids Run the Bases
July 23 (Yakima)
MON 6:35
Bi-Mart Monday, Kid's Eat for $1.00
July 24 (Yakima)
TUE 6:35 Christmas in July, Two for Tuesday
July 25 (Yakima)
WED 6:35 American Red Cross Blood Drive,
Health Care Providers Night
July 26 (Yakima)
THU 6:35 Seattle Mariners Night
July 27 @
Eugene FRI 7:05
July 28 @
Eugene SAT 7:05
July 29 @
Eugene SUN 4:05
July
30 MON OFF DAY
July 31 (Eugene)
TUE 6:35 NASCAR Night; Two for Tuesday
August 1
(Eugene) WED 6:35 Crater's Birthday Party (Mascot
Night)
August 2
(Eugene) THU 6:35 County Employee's Night; Parrothead Night/Hawaiian Night;
$1.00 Thursday
August 3 @
Spokane FRI 6:30
August 4 @ Spokane
SAT 6:30
August 5 @
Spokane SUN 6:30
August 6 @
Spokane MON 6:30
August 7 @
Spokane TUE 3:30
August 8 (Boise)
WED 6:35 Kids Day (Free Baseball to first 500
youngsters)
August 9 (Boise)
THU 6:35 Faith & Family Night;
$1.00 Thursday
August 10
(Boise) FRI 7:05 FIREWORKS, Cancer Awareness
Weekend
August 11
(Boise) SAT 5:05 Cancer Awareness Weekend:
Post-game Concert with Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts
August 12
(Boise) SUN 5:05 Cancer Awareness Weekend
(survivor recognition), Kids Run the Bases
August 13 @
Everett MON 7:05
August 14 @
Everett TUE 7:05
August 15 @
Everett WED 7:05
August
16 THU OFF DAY
August 17 (Vancouver)
FRI 7:05 FIREWORKS, Union Night
August 18 (Vancouver)
SAT 7:05 Civil War Night (Ducks & Beavers), Scout Night
#2
August 19 (Vancouver)
SUN 5:05 City Employees Night, Motorcycle Night, Kids Run the
Bases
August 20 @
Yakima MON 7:05
August 21 @
Yakima TUE 7:05
August 22 @
Yakima WED 7:05
August 23 @
Yakima THU 7:05
August 24 @
Yakima FRI 7:05
August 25
(Everett) SAT 7:05 Patriotic Night, Baseball Card
Set Giveaway
August 26
(Everett) SUN 5:05
Spitball Gang, Team Photo,
Senior Day, Baseball Bingo, Kids Run the Bases
August 27 (Everett)
MON 6:35
Bi-Mart Monday, School Supplies Night, Kid's Eat for $1.00
August 28 @
Vancouver TUE 7:05
August 29 @
Vancouver WED 1:05
August 30 @
Vancouver THU 7:05
August 31
(Eugene) FRI 7:05 FIREWORKS, Marion Polk Food
Share Night
September 1 (Eugene)
SAT 7:05 Back to School Teen Dance
September 2 (Eugene)
SUN 5:05 Turn in Your Old Hat Night, Kids Run the Bases
September 3 @ Eugene
MON 4:05
September 4 @ Eugene
TUE 7:05
September 5 @ Eugene
WED 7:05
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Words from the Co-Owner
The Stadium is really buzzing with activity as the season approaches.
Willamette University, Western Oregon University, Corban College,
Central Oregon Community College and Western Washington University are
all playing games at the Stadium this spring. Blanchet Catholic High
School is also playing all their home games at Volcanoes Stadium,
bringing 16 additional games to the Stadium. High School teams from
Salem Academy, Kennedy, Western Mennonite, Scio, Alsea, Delphian,
Siletz, Perrydale, Culver, Santiam, Monroe, Portland Christian, Crow,
Corbett, and Springfield all have the unique opportunity to play a Prep
game in a Professional Stadium.
 The
Stadium's parking lot is also bustling with activity as the Nickel
Ad's Stadium Swap and Shop is held twice each month. On the first and
third Sunday's each month, from 10am to 2pm, the parking lot is
transformed into a Swap Meet. An array of different vendors featuring
new and used merchandise, antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts.
In addition to the Swap Meet, a special section is provided for For Sale
By Owner Automobiles/Trucks/Boats/RV etc.. Plus, there is an area for
Products & Plants and various produce items from local farmers. Be sure
you plan to attend the next Swap Meet on Sunday, May 6. Swap Meet
schedule is as follows: Sunday's May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, July
1, July 15, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16, October 7,
and October 21. Vendor space is just $25 for pre-registered sellers.
For additional information, or to reserve a vendor space, contact Robin
Barney at 503-390-2225 ext. 3003.
Many of our former Volcanoes are off to a terrific start. The Augusta
GreenJackets, the Giants' Class A long-season affiliate, opened the year
with twelve consecutive wins and are 13-1 to start the season. The
GreenJackets roster is full of former Volcanoes many of which played for
our Championship team last season. In addition many of 'our' players
are with the San Jose Giants, and they are off to a 10-3 start to open
their California League season. We wish them all continued success.
Many new sponsors have joined the Volcanoes this year, we welcome: Blue
Diamond, Covanta Marion, Hertz Car Sales, Party City, Salem Vascular
Consultants, Spinnaker Pediatric, Nickel Ads, and Oregon Rain.
Father's Day Game with the Volcanoes
Just 60 days until the Volcanoes take the field for the first time at
home on Father's Day, June 17. This will be a great opportunity to
treat Dad to a day at the ballpark. The Father's Day Game is always a
Big Event, so I'd suggest you reserve tickets now by calling
503-390-2225 ext. 3007, to get the best possible seats. In fact, you
may want to consider purchasing our new Victory Pack. It would make a
great Father's Day gift. For just $27, you receive a reserved seat for
three of our biggest games: Father's Day, June 17, our 4th of July game
and Fireworks Spectacular, and Turn Back the Clock Day on July 22. And,
if Salem-Keizer wins all three of those games, fans purchasing the
package will receive a complimentary ticket to the Volcanoes game on
Saturday, August 18.
Father's Day Breakfast with the Volcanoes
We also will be hosting our 4th annual Father's Day breakfast in the
Volcanoes Stadium Lava Lodge. Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Juice and
Coffee all for just $5.00. Breakfast will be served from 9am to noon.
In addition, Dad's can play catch on-the-field with their children and
try their fastball at the Volcanoes Speed Pitch Booth. A great way to
spend Father's Day....reserve your spot by calling (503) 390-2225 ext.
3007.
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"On The Road to the Show"
In addition to seven former Salem-Keizer players on San Francisco's
roster, a record 76 Volcanoes have been assigned to the four, full-season
teams within Giants' minor league system. An additional nine players
remain in Extended Spring Training at the Giants' complex in Scottsdale,
Arizona, while 10 former Volcanoes are on medical rehabilitation
assignments. Most of last year's Volcanoes (18 players) were assigned to
Augusta. Here is the complete list of player assignments as of April 6.
FRESNO (AAA):
Pitchers: Tim Lincecum, Ryan Meaux, Pat Misch, Scott Munter, Matt Palmer
with Jesse Foppert on the Disabled List. Position players: Justin
Knoedler (C), Guillermo Rodriguez (C), Tyler Von Schell (1B), Fred Lewis
(OF), Dan Ortmeier (OF), Nate Schierholtz (OF), Clay Timpner (OF).
CONNECTICUT (AA):
Pitchers: Brian Anderson, Garrett Broshuis, Geno Espineli, Justin Hedrick,
Alex Hinshaw, Brooks McNiven, Nick Pereira, Jeff Petersen, Darren Sack,
Ryan Sadowski. Position players: Steve Holm (C), Todd Jennings (C), Pat
Dobson (1B-SS-OF), Travis Ishikawa (1B), Simon Klink (3B), Derin McMains
(2B), Mark Minicozzi (IF), Jake Wald (IF), John Bowker (OF), Brian Horwitz
(OF), Eddy Martinez-Esteve (OF), Carlos Sosa (OF).
SAN JOSE (A):
Pitchers: Wayne Foltin,
Dave McKae, Joey Martinez, Anthony Moreno, David Newton, Paul Oseguera,
Ryan Paul, Kelvin Pichardo, David Quinowski, Taylor Wilding. Position
players: Pablo Sandoval (C), Adam Witter (C), Brad Boyer (2B), Emmanuel
Burriss (SS), Anthony Contreras (IF), Kyle Haines (IF), David Maroul (3B),
Will Thompson (1B), Ben Copeland (OF), Mike Mooney (OF).
AUGUSTA (A):
Pitchers: Steven Calicutt, Adam Cowart, Jared Cranston, Dan Griffin,
Buster Lussier, Kevin Pucetas, Ben Snyder, Clayton Tanner, Juan Trinidad.
Position players: Dayton Buller (C), Henry Gutierrez (C), Nestor Rojas
(C), Brian Bocock (SS), Brett Pill (1B), Ryan Rohlinger (3B), Sharlon
Schoop (IF), Joey Dyche (OF), Bobby Felmy (OF), Tyler Graham (OF), Mike
McBryde (OF), Matt Weston (OF-1B).
EXTENDED (A):
Pitchers: Jesse English, Adam Paul, Nathan Pendley, Wilmin Rodriguez,
Sergio Romo, Eric Stolp, Jason Waddell. Position players: Tyler LaTorre
(C).
MEDICAL EXTENDED (A):
Pitchers: Joe Bateman, Gib Hobson, Bryan Millikan, Mike Musgrave, Ben
Nieto, John Odom, Jesus Reina, Craig Whitaker. Position players: Julio
Cordido (IF), Aaron Hornostaj (IF), Thomas Neal (OF). Neal had surgery to
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38 Volcanoes have now made
it to the bigs!
On Saturday, April 7, former Volcanoes center fielder Jon Coutlangus
completed an improbable journey to the big leagues when he made his Major
League debut with the Cincinnati Reds as a pitcher. Coutlangus worked 2/3
of an inning in relief, retiring the two batters he faced, as the Reds
defeated Pittsburgh, 9-7, in a game where the temperature was 30 degrees.
Jon came back and pitched the 9th inning—allowing a solo HR to
Jason Bay—in a 6-3 loss on Easter Sunday.
Coutlangus hit .301 in 51 games for S-K in 2003 after a fine career at
South Carolina; but, after a disappointing 2004 campaign when he batted
.194 in 71 games at Hagerstown, he asked to convert to pitching. In 2005,
he was 4-0, 3.04 in 50 games at San Jose and was picked up by the Reds
prior to the 2006 season. The left-hander went 1-3, 2.86 with nine saves
in 49 games for Chattanooga in the Southern League before closing the
season with two appearances for Triple-A Louisville.
Since Joe Nathan made his big league debut with the Giants in 1999, 38
Salem-Keizer alumni have played in the majors. Fourteen former Volcanoes
begin this season on big league rosters including seven with the San
Francisco (see earlier story). The seven remaining players are pitchers,
three with the Minnesota Twins: All-Star closer Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser
and last year's rookie sensation Francisco Liriano (12-3, 2.16) who may
miss the entire season following elbow surgery, San Diego's Clay Hensley
and Scott Linebrink, Washington's Jerome Williams and Coutlangus. Ryan
Vogelsong is playing with the Hanshin Tigers in Osaka, Japan after
splitting last season between Pittsburgh and the Pirates' Triple-A farm
team in Indianapolis.
Here’s the Major
League List.
Cincinnati: Jon Coutlangus
Minnesota: Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser, Francisco Liriano (DL)
San Diego: Clay Hensley, Scott Linebrink
Washington: Jerome Williams
The Minor League List:
Atlanta: Richmond (AAA) Doug Clark
Baltimore: Norfolk (AAA) Brian Burres Bowie
(AA) Pete Maestrales
Houston: Round Rock (AAA) Cody Ransom
Minnesota: New Britain (AA) Jesse Floyd
Oakland: Sacramento (AAA) Erasmo Ramirez
San Diego: Portland (AAA) Adam Shabala
Texas: Bakersfield (A) Johany Abreu
Washington: Columbus (AAA) Felix Diaz
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