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silvernblack · 04-27-2005, 12:51 AM

Syracuse showing some late life

Year: 2004 Games: 101-110

The Syracuse Xpress won 7 of their last 10 games and currently are no longer the doormat of the NBL. They won their first 5 games and then made some shocking moves. Closer Randall Calvallo, who had 21 saves, was put on waivers and then signed by Washington. Relief pitcher Corey Widman was later signed off of free agency. The XPress is currently 43-67 and 12 games behind Cedar Rapids in the Federal League North. Samuel Villaneuva showed some heart by playing injured and is tied with the team lead in home runs with 16 and has a team high 58 runs batted in. Oscar Hernandez also has 16 jacks and a team high .329 average. Larry Garr won his 10th game and has a starting staff best 2.81 ERA. Carlos Fonseca and his 2.58 ERA was moved into the closer role for the departed Calvallo. Larry Peavey was promoted from AAA and has made 2 appearances without allowing any hits. "We were losing games late. The bullpen needed some changing. Hopefully we can have a solid end to a otherwise forgetful season." stated Manager Chris Jones.

04-27-2005, 12:51 AM	#11
silvernblack Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 118	Syracuse showing some late life Year: 2004 Games: 101-110 The Syracuse Xpress won 7 of their last 10 games and currently are no longer the doormat of the NBL. They won their first 5 games and then made some shocking moves. Closer Randall Calvallo, who had 21 saves, was put on waivers and then signed by Washington. Relief pitcher Corey Widman was later signed off of free agency. The XPress is currently 43-67 and 12 games behind Cedar Rapids in the Federal League North. Samuel Villaneuva showed some heart by playing injured and is tied with the team lead in home runs with 16 and has a team high 58 runs batted in. Oscar Hernandez also has 16 jacks and a team high .329 average. Larry Garr won his 10th game and has a starting staff best 2.81 ERA. Carlos Fonseca and his 2.58 ERA was moved into the closer role for the departed Calvallo. Larry Peavey was promoted from AAA and has made 2 appearances without allowing any hits. "We were losing games late. The bullpen needed some changing. Hopefully we can have a solid end to a otherwise forgetful season." stated Manager Chris Jones.