\'Cats Add Punch For Pennant Chase
August 1, 2006 - Northern League (NL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
As the Edmonton Cracker-Cats returned home to start their drive to the second half crown, they made a couple of roster moves.
The Edmonton Cracker-Cats announced the signing of right-handed outfielder Kyle Nichols. Nichols has already played for two Northern League teams this season, the Joliet Jackhammers and Kansas City T-Bones, where he hit a combined 11 HR and 34 RBI with a .285 batting average in 70 games. Nichols is a 6'2" 235 pound Florida resident who status is listed as an LS-5. Nichols began his career in the Diamondbacks organization in 2001 and was a minor league All-Star in '03 when he hit .312 with 31 HR and 108 RBI. He has also played in the Philadelphia and Cincinnati organizations. His 11 homeruns so far this year would lead the Cracker-Cats team.
To make room for Nichols, the Cracker-Cats announced release of Derek Patterson. Patterson, an original Cracker-Cat, served as the DH this entire season without an inning in the field and was hitting .240 with 2 homeruns and 38 RBI at the time of his release.
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This Week at TELUS Field
These moves are made in anticipation of the arrival of the division leading Winnipeg Goldeyes. The Cracker-Cats however sit just one game back of their prarie rivals with whom they will begin a three-game series today. The series will feature fantastic promotions each day of the series as well as each of the three games this weekend here at TELUS Field when the Gary Southshore Railcats come to town for three games. Tonight will be a Crusher Bobblehead giveaway for 500 lucky fans. Wednesday August 2nd we will host a Classic Car Night show and shine, while Thursday the 3rd will be our Country Music Night, so don't forget your cowboy hat. Tickets are still available so call 423-BALL (2255) for more details.
Northern League Stories from August 1, 2006
- Winnipeg pounds Edmonton - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Jackhammers win second straight in Kansas City; tied for first place - Joliet JackHammers
- Henderson , JackHammers outlast T-Bones 3-2 - Kansas City Monarchs
- Flyers drop third straight - Schaumburg Flyers
- Peschel pitches Fargo-Moorhead past Schaumburg - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Glen Loses No-Hitter in Ninth, RailCats Lose 1-0 in 12 - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Vipers edge RailCats in 12 innings - Calgary Vipers
- Northern League Transactions - NL
- Vipers and Goldeyes swap pitchers - Calgary Vipers
- Come meet the "Fridge" Monday, August 14 - Joliet JackHammers
- âCats Add Punch For Pennant Chase - Edmonton Capitals
- Northern League recaps - NL
- Redhawks down Flyers in the ninth - Schaumburg Flyers
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