Goldeyes Add Two Starting Pitchers
Published on June 27, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney has announced four roster moves in preparation for tonight's game against the Sioux City Explorers.
The Goldeyes have signed left-handed pitcher Tony Butler, acquired left-handed pitcher Todd Privett from the Laredo Lemurs for future considerations, placed left-handed pitcher Chris Zbin on the disabled list and released right-handed pitcher Brian Beuning, who will return to his job as Minnesota State Trooper in Luverne, Minn.
Butler, 24, has already suited up for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Lincoln Saltdogs this season. In a combined nine games with the two teams, he is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA. This is his first season in independent baseball after playing the last six seasons in the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers organizations. He was drafted by the Mariners in the third round of the 2006 MLB amateur draft.
Privett, 26, made eight starts for the Lemurs, going 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA. A former New York Mets farmhand, Privett played in the Frontier League last season with Windy City and in the San Diego Padres system with Single-A Fort Wayne of the Midwest League. He was drafted by the Mets in the 14th round of the 2006 MLB amateur draft and played the 2006 and 2007 seasons in their organization.
Zbin has made two appearances for the Goldeyes this season - one out of the bullpen and one start. He is 0-1 with a 15.43 ERA.
Beuning made five appearances out of the bullpen for the Goldeyes during a break from his full-time job. He was 2-0 with a 0.86 ERA in 11 innings.
Butler is expected to be Winnipeg's starting pitcher tonight when the Goldeyes go for a three-game sweep of the Sioux City Explorers. Privett will be inserted into the rotation this weekend against the Wichita Wingnuts.
The Goldeyes remain with 22 players on their active roster, including 12 pitchers and 10 position players.
Fans looking to purchase season tickets, nine-game mini packs and individual game tickets for the 2012 season can call the Goldeyes office at 982-BASE (2273), visit the Shaw Park box office or click on Ticketmaster.ca.
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