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Another Experienced Pitcher Added to Joliet's Roster

May 8, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


(Joliet, IL) - The Joliet Slammers rounded out their Spring Training roster with the signing of RHP Daniel Carela.

"Carela throws hard and has affiliated baseball experience," VP of Baseball Operations Ron Biga said. "We're excited to see how he does in camp."

Carela, 24, hails from New York City and attended Wallace Community College. He signed with the Mets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He was outstanding in 2010 as he recorded a 2-1 record with a 1.63 ERA in 22 games for the GCL Mets and the Brooklyn Cyclones.

The right-hander moved on to the Dodgers organization and split time in 2011 with the AZL Dodgers and the High Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He recorded a 4.35 ERA in the hitter-friendly California League.

The signing gives the Slammers 34 active players on the Spring Training roster. Their first two exhibition games have been rained out but the Slammers head to Schaumburg this Thursday to take on the expansion Boomers at 1:00 p.m.

Single game tickets for the 2012 season are available now. Opening Night is Tuesday, May 22 as Joliet takes on the Traverse City Beach Bums at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for after the game.

Season tickets, flex plans and group outings are currently available by calling 815-722-2287!

The Joliet Slammers are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, in its 20th season in 2012. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com.

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