Crabs Add Morlan and Kirkland
Published on July 1, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs News Release
Waldorf, MD - The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs welcomed back two key members to their roster today with the resigning of reliever Eduardo Morlan, and the activation of infielder Kody Kirkland.
Morlan started the season with the Blue Crabs and posted a 1.39 ERA in 12 appearances before being signed by the Atlanta Braves on June 3rd. He was assigned to double-A Mississippi (Southern League), where he went 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA in seven appearances.
Last season, the right-hander split time between the Brewers and Rays double-A affiliates where he went 3-2 with a 3.52 ERA in 44 relief appearances.
Kirkland returns to the Blue Crabs after splitting last season between Southern Maryland and double-A Corpus Christi (Texas League) of the Houston Astros organization. He hit .303 with Southern Maryland with 11 homers and 39 RBI in 63 games before being signed by Houston.
While at Corpus Christi, Kirkland batted .286 in 19 games with two homers and eight RBI.
The Pocatello, ID native reported to Astros spring training this season before an injured right knee put him on the shelf until tonight.
The Blue Crabs open a six-game home stand and three-game series tonight against the Road Warriors at 7:05. The Blue Crabs will send righty Eddie Rodriguez (1-1, 2.20 ERA) to the hill against fellow righty Jusef Frias (3-2, 6.59 ERA) for the Road Warriors. The game can be heard on www.somdbluecrabs.com.
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