Fish sign Alsup, release Allen and Martony
Published on May 20, 2013 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today that the baseball club has signed rookie right-handed pitcher Wes Alsup, activated left-handed pitcher Pete Gehle from the inactive list and placed right-handed pitchers Chris Allen and Dan Martony on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting their release.
Alsup, 26, played in the Seattle Mariners system last season, going 2-3 with a 8.74 ERA in a combined 22 appearance at the Rookie, Single-A and Advanced-A levels. He made his professional debut with the Joliet Jackhammers of the defunct Northern League in 2010, posting a 2.05 ERA and no record in 22 games out of the bullpen.
"We've been looking to upgrade the rookie spot in the bullpen since training camp and it's hard to pass up on a guy like Wes," Forney said. "He throws firm in the low to mid 90s and we couldn't pass up on his rookie classification."
In 2011, Alsup started the season in the Atlanta Braves system with Single-A Rome of the South Atlantic league before becoming the closer for Windy City of the Frontier league, earning eight saves.
Allen made two scoreless appearances for the Goldeyes this season, while Martony didn't see any game action.
"Chris is a great teammate and was off to a good start in two appearances," Forney said. "With our bullpen, we need to keep some rookies down there and Chris was left as the odd guy out."
The Goldeyes now have 23 players on their active roster, including 12 pitchers and 11 position players.
Winnipeg begins a three-game series on the road against the Amarillo Sox tonight at 7 p.m.
Season tickets and nine-game mini packs for the 2013 season are available by calling the Goldeyes office at 204-982-2273.
American Association Stories from May 20, 2013
- RailCats Take Series Opener from Wingnuts - Wichita Wingnuts
- Jarvis Named AA Pitcher of the Week - Sioux City Explorers
- Thielbar Reaches the Majors - St. Paul Saints
- Wichita Wingnuts Game Notes - Wichita Wingnuts
- T-Bones Upcoming Promotions - Kansas City Monarchs
- Raben Earns Opening Player of Week Honors - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Over 9,000 see Canaries on Opening Weekend - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Sioux City Announces Upcoming Events - Sioux City Explorers
- NFL Pro Bowler Berry to appear at T-Bones game - Kansas City Monarchs
- Fish sign Alsup, release Allen and Martony - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Raben and Jarvis Named Pointstreak Batter and Pitcher of the Week - AA
- Lemurs Sweep Fargo to Start Season - Laredo Lemurs
- American Association Recaps - AA
- Diablos win a seesaw battle against the Amarillo Sox 12-8 - El Paso Diablos
- Goldeyes Begin Season with Sweep over AirHogs - Winnipeg Goldeyes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
