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Diamond Jaxx activate LHP Danny Christensen, place LHP Robert Rohrbaugh on DL

Published on April 29, 2009 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


Jackson, Tenn. (April 29, 2009) - The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx have made the following roster moves.

LHP Danny Christensen has been activated for today's game.

LHP Robert Rohrbaugh has been placed on the Disabled List retroactive to April 26

A revised roster is attached.

LHP Danny Christensen was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 4th Round (108th) overall) in the 2002 June Draft.

- Went to high school in New York and attended Xaverian High School in Brooklyn.

- He was acquired by the Tigers on November 13, 2007, as a Player to be Named from Kansas City in exchange for Ramon Colon on July 13, 2007

- Acquired by Seattle as a Free Agen on April 24, 2009

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- Selected to the Eastern League All-Star squad

- Tied for the league lead with 11 hit batsman, while he finished third with 158.2 innings pitched, tied for 4th with 27 games started and two complete games and tied for 5th with 17 home runs allowed

- Tied for second in the leage with one shutout after tossing a two-hit shutout on June 4 at Portland

- Tabbed the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for June 9-15 after he earned the win in his only decision in two starts during the week, while compiling a 1.29 ERA 14.0 IP, 2 ER, and 12 SO...

- Named the Tigers Minor League Pitcher of the Month for June after posting a 3-1 record and a 1.85 ERA in five starts.

- Tied for 3rd in the league in wins in the month of June, while he finished 7th with a 1.85 ERA

07

- Led the Texas League with 15 losses, while he tied for 4th with one shoutout

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- Tied for the lead in the California League with 28 games started, while he finished with 162 IP and 3rd with 153 SO.

- Named 24th best prospect in the Royals organization following the season by Baseball America

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