NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



 Great Lakes Loons

Jerry Sands Added to Loons' Roster

April 27, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


Speedy Outfielder Kanaby Released by Dodgers

MIDLAND, MI - The Great Lakes Loons, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Dodgers, have announced the addition of Jerry Sands, an outfielder, to the Loons' active roster. To make room for Sands, the Dodgers granted outfielder Erik Kanaby his release.

Sands attended Catawba College in North Carolina and makes his off-season home in Clayton, NC. He was drafted by the Dodgers in the 25th round of last year's amateur draft. He spent 2008 with the Gulf Coast League Dodgers, where he tied for second in the league with 10 home runs. He hit .205 with 33 RBIs. He joins the Loons after spending time in Glendale, AZ in Dodgers' extended spring training.

Kanaby was hitting .143 this year with the Loons with a double, 5 RBIs and one stolen base. Last year with Great Lakes, Kanaby hit .272 with 26 stolen bases.

Sands will wear No. 43. Also announced today, Bobby Blevins will switch uniform numbers from No. 40 to No. 16.

The Loons' latest roster is attached to this release.

The Loons and Fort Wayne TinCaps continue their four game series Monday night at Dow Diamond. Game time is 6:05pm. Right-hander Bobby Blevins (1-1) will start for the Loons against Fort Wayne southpaw Nick Schmidt (0-0). Tickets are available by calling 989-837-BALL or by visiting Loons.com. Monday night is Halloween Night.

The Great Lakes Loons are the third-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.


• Discuss this story on the Midwest League message board...

Midwest League Stories from April 27, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central