DiNardo Signed by Athletics
Published on May 20, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., May 20, 2011) - The Long Island Ducks today announced that the contract of pitcher Lenny DiNardo has been purchased by the Oakland Athletics organization. He becomes the first Duck to be signed by a Major League team in 2011 and will be assigned to Oakland's Triple-A affiliate.
"We are happy that Lenny will get a chance to return to the Major Leagues," says Ducks' manager Kevin Baez. "He was a tremendous addition to our pitching staff and will surely be missed."
DiNardo started three games for the Ducks, posting a 2-1 record with a 5.09 ERA. The left-hander struck out 17 batters in 17 and two-thirds innings pitched. The Fort Myers, Florida native pitched for the Athletics at the Major League level in 2007 and 2008, and has a Major League record of 10-18 in 94 games. DiNardo pitched with Triple-A Sacramento in 2010, posting a 3.40 ERA in 10 games (nine starts).
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark and are in their 12th season of play. Tickets for the 2011 season are on sale now. For tickets, stop by the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, log on to www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-TIXX. Season tickets, 10-Game Mini Plans and group outings are also currently available by calling (631) 940-3825.
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