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Lumberjacks Sign Pair of Infielders

July 14, 2003 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Bangor Lumberjacks News Release


Bangor, ME- The Bangor Lumberjacks announced today that they have signed INF Steve O'Sullivan and INF Nick Saunders to Northeast League contracts. O'Sullivan takes the vacant roster spot left by LHP Tim Rall, whose contract was sold to the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. To make room for Saunders on the roster, the Jacks placed OF Barry Paulk on the disabled list.

O'Sullivan, originally selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 23rd round of the 2002 draft out of Marist College, comes to the Lumberjacks from the Texas Rangers organization. He was released in June after seeing limited action. In 2002, the Bronx, NY native hit .333 with the Boise (ID) Hawks of the Northwest League.

Saunders recently graduated from Bacone College in 2003, where he won the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Triple Crown, leading the conference in hitting his senior year, batting .408, with a conference best 16 home runs and 64 RBI. His performance in his senior year garnered him All Conference, All Region (Region VI), and All-American honors. The Muskogee, OK native attended Conors State College before transferring to Bacone in 2002.

Rall had his contract purchased by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. The lefty is expected to be a starter for the Mariner's Midwest League affiliate in Appleton, WI. Paulk, who joined the team three weeks ago, injured him hamstring running out a double against the North Shore Spirit. He was hitting .311 with 5 RBI and 2 stolen bases at the time of the injury.

The Jacks return to Mahaney Diamond on Friday, July 18 to take on the first half South Division Champion New Jersey Jackals at 7:15 PM. Tickets are available by calling the Lumberjacks Ticket Office at (207) 947-1900 or by stopping in the Lumberjacks Pro Shop located in the Bangor Mall.

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