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INF Carlos Mendoz Tranfers to Trenton from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

May 4, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Bowie, MD)- The Trenton Thunder, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have announced that INF Carlos Mendoza has been transferred to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A) to Trenton. The Thunder active roster stands at 24 players.

Mendoza started the year with the Thunder and was placed on the Disabled List on April 8th. He was activated from the Disabled List and promoted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on April 16th. In three games with the Yankees, he was 2 x 9 with a run and an RBI. In 2008, he had a .280 BA with 13 RBI in 30 games. He hit .210 with 13 doubles and 17 RBI in 84 games with Trenton in 2007. He had his contract purchased by the Yankees 8/12/06, and played 31 G that season for Tampa. He was re-signed by the Yankees as a free agent on 11/2/06. He has previous Eastern League experience with Norwich in 2003. He made his professional debut in the Giants' Organization in 1997.

Trenton begins a series tonight against the Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The first game of the four-game series in Norwich, CT is set to start at 7:05 p.m. RHP Zach McAllister (1-1, 2.53) will start for Trenton against Bowie RHP Jake Arietta (2-0, 2.00). Trenton returns home to Waterfront Park on Friday May 8th to start a three-game series against the Binghamton Mets, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. To purchase tickets call 609-394-3300 or order online at www.trentonthunder.com

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