Knights Make Several Roster Moves
May 29, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
FORT MILL, S.C. - May 29, 2007 - The Charlotte Knights have made several changes to their roster over the past few days. It was much needed as many players have been forced to play out of position.
Infielder Andy Gonzalez was optioned to Chicago on May 28th. This is Gonzalez's third stint with the White Sox this season. The 25 year old middle infielder played in 35 games for the Knights this season hitting .242 with 3 home runs and 17 RBI's.
The Knights will be receiving relief pitcher Andrew Sisco from the White Sox. Sisco was optioned to Charlotte on May 27th. Sisco, a 6'10", 270 pound left hander, was acquired from Kansas City in the off-season in a trade for former Knights first baseman Ross Gload. Sisco appeared in 19 games for the White Sox this season going 0-1 with a 8.36 ERA
The White Sox signed infielder/outfielder Craig Wilson to a minor league contract on May 28th and assigned him to Charlotte. Wilson has spent the past six seasons playing at the big league level. Wilson has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and most recently the Atlanta Braves. Wilson began the 2007 season with Atlanta and hit .172 in 24 games. He was given his unconditional release on May 17th.
The White Sox traded relief pitcher Dwayne Pollok to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder Tomas Perez on May 26th. Pollok appeared in 18 games for the Knights going 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA. Perez has been assigned to Charlotte. Perez appeared in 36 games for Triple -A Las Vegas hitting .227 with 2 home runs and 15 RBI's.
The Knights also announced that they have placed infielder Kenny Perez on the disabled list with a pulled quadriceps muscle.
The Charlotte Knights are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For ticket or event information, please contact the Knights front office at (704) 357-8071 or (803) 548-8050 or visit our website at www.charlotteknights.com for more information.
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