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Church Sets Opening Series Pitching Rotation; Alexander Handed Home Opener

May 25, 2005 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Haven County Cutters News Release


Manager Mike Church has had a lot to think about in the days leading up to his first game as a manager, especially when it comes to naming his pitching rotation, which features six legitimate starting candidates. Church has announced the rotation for the first series, plus the first two home games.

Southpaw Jordy Alexander, who was selected for the All-Star Game last year before an elbow injury caused a premature end to his season, will be given the ball in the Cutters' home opener on Monday, Memorial Day, at 6:05 against the Grays. It will actually be the fifth game of the season for the Cutters, who travel to Quebec to play Les Capitales in the season opening series.

On Thursday, the league-wide opening night, Nick Maness takes to the mound for the Cutters. Maness was once a member of the New York Mets 40-man roster.

The remaining three games of the series will be started by Ryan Bonesio, Josh Tomsu and Tim Keinath. Bonesio and Keinath both started for the Cutters last season, with a combined record of 10-14. Tomsu was a 10-game winner in the Frontier League in 2004 and was named an All-Star.

Rolando Valles, another experienced southpaw, will complete the first cycle through the rotation by pitching on Tuesday.

In roster moves to get to the 24-man limit, righthanded pitcher Mike Luzim and infielder Dennis Hine have been signed. Luzim, a rookie, last pitched at St. Joseph's College (Suffolk, NY). Hine, also a rookie, is from Milford and played college baseball at the University of Bridgeport and Allegheny College. Pitcher John Magaletti has been released, along with infielder Hector Cruz.

The complete 24-man roster:

Pitchers (13): Jordy Alexander, Ryan Bonesio, Courtney Hall, Tim Keinath, Sean Kramer, Mike Luzim, Nick Maness, Shane Moran, Nick Rowland, Jarrett Starwarz, Josh Tomsu, Rolando Valles, Andy Weimer

Catchers (3): Nick Hiter, Andy Larned, Eddie Wilson

Infielders (5): Jeff Brooks, Dennis Hine, Bill Peavey, Keith Stegbauer, Chas Terni

Outfielders (3): Keto Anderson, Darren Ciraco, Orlando Encarnacion

Tickets for the home opener can be purchased online at www.CuttersBaseball.com, by calling the team's box office at 203-777-5636 or by stopping by Yale Field. In addition to complimentary magnetic schedule calendars courtesy of New Alliance Bank, fans will also be treated to a fireworks display after the game.

CuttersBaseball.com Launches New Online Store

The Cutters' official website, www.CuttersBaseball.com, has always been a place to go for up-to-date news about the team or to buy tickets. Now fans can get more than just news online, they can get the newest Cutters gear, too.

The Connecticut-based apparel company Campus Customs has become the official merchandiser of the Cutters for the next three years. With the help of Campus Customs, which has offices in Hamden and New Haven, the Cutters have redesigned their online store and added a whole new line of merchandise.

Examples of new gear include hooded sweatshirts with the team name plus different colors and styles t-shirts and various types of headwear. There are items specifically designed for kids in addition to a full supply of Cutters' gift items.

Anyone who wants to check out the new online store can just click on either the banner on the left of the screen or on the ‘Store' link at the top of the site.

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