AtL Somerset Patriots

Somerset Patriots Pitcher Josh Muecke Signed By Colorado Rockies

Published on April 28, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ - The Five -Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Josh Muecke's contract has been purchased by the Colorado Rockies organization.

Muecke is expected to report to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Springs later this week.

Muecke appeared in one game with the Patriots, starting in Bridgeport this past Friday night.

Muecke has spent his entire career with the Houston Astros organization, including the past two seasons at the Triple-A level.

He finished the 2009 season with a 4.90 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 136 innings pitched. In 2008, Muecke had 107 strikeouts in 165.2 innings pitched.

In other team news, the Patriots have activated outfielder Joe Holden.

The 2010 Somerset Patriots Season presented by Ford is currently underway. Opening Day will take place on Friday, April 30th with a 7:05 pm game at TD Bank Ballpark. For more information, call (908) 252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com .




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