Broncos Sign Garry Templeton Jr. Two others
April 8, 2008 - United League Baseball (ULB)
Laredo Broncos News Release
Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League have signed OF Garry Templeton Jr to a 2008 contract. General Manager Jose Melendez and Field Manager Dan Shwam have announced.
Templeton is the son of former major leaguer, Garry Templeton Sr, who played 16 years with San Diego and the St. Louis Cardinals. Templeton Jr. was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels and spent three years in their farm system. Templeton Jr. has played the last three years with the Fullerton Flyers of the Golden League managed by Templeton Sr.
"Garry brings to us a solid defender in Center Field as well as some veteran leadership in this season, I am very happy to be able to bring him onboard." Mentioned Field Manager Dan Shwam.
Known for his speed, Templeton will patrol Centerfield for the departed Orlando Cruz. In other moves, the Broncos also signed hard throwing relief pitcher, David Watkins. Watkins played 6 years in the Atlanta Braves organization and has been known to hit 98MPH on occasion. Watkins will compete for a late inning spot in the Broncos bullpen.
General Manager Jose Melendez was very excited about the moves, "Adding these two individuals is just a coupe for our team dynamics for 2008. Our bullpen just got better with the addition of Watkins and now our centerfield position is in very good hands with the experience and pedigree of Templeton Jr."
The Broncos also signed 1B/3B Johnny Lopez, who played last year in Israel. Lopez comes highly recommended by former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette and field manager Ron Bloomberg. Lopez batted .370 with 14 Hr's and 44 RBI's in the Israel baseball League in 2007.
The Broncos roster is currently set at 28 with several signings pending before Spring Training begins on May 4th.
Santo Hernandez Albert Montes Ben Day Johnny Lopez
Jose Cordero Nathan Crawford Ivan Reyes
Gregorio Martinez Anthony Bennett Arnoldo Ponce
Juan Jimenez Santiago Guerrero Casey Clary
Brian Buchanan Aaron Wright Randy Rosa
Benny Cepeda Aaron Nelson Jared Williams
Don Blaylock Jr. Mark Perez Andy Schon
Rusty Jones Mark Lewis David Watkins
Rhett Barber Matt Lawman Garry Templeton Jr.
The Laredo Broncos finished there second season in 2007. The Broncos will play a 90 game season from May to September with 46 home games at Veterans Field. Season tickets and Sponsorship Packages are on sale in the Laredo Broncos office located at 2200 Santa Maria or can be contacted at 723-BASE (2273) or on the web at www.laredobroncos.com.
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