SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Murton Activated from DL, Marquez Released from Organization

Published on July 17, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The New York Yankees announced Saturday that Charleston RiverDogs infielder Luke Murton has been activated from the DL, and right-handed pitcher Dickson Marquez has been released by the Yankees organization.

Murton, a 6'4" first baseman/designated hitter and 2010 SAL Southern Division All-Star, played in 60 games in the first half and sported a .291 average with eight home runs, 23 doubles and 37 RBI. The SAL Hitter of the Week for May 24-30 has not appeared in a game since June 17 against Rome.

The McDonough, Ga. native was selected by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft and prepped at Eagle's Landing ( Ga.) High School*,* where he earned Henry County player of the year honors as a senior. His older brother, Matt, is a former Georgia Tech standout who was a 2003 first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox and was part of Boston's trade to the Chicago Cubs that involved Nomar Garciaparra.

Marquez, a San Cristobal, Dominican Republic native, posted a 0-5 record in 15 appearances this season with the RiverDogs. The 6'2" hurler surrendered 30 hits and 24 earned runs, with 12 walks, 10 punchouts and one save in a total of 20.1 innings of work.

Charleston continues their five-game homestand on Sat., July 17 against South Atlantic League Southern Division rivals the Augusta GreenJackets, the Single-A Affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. For ticket information, please contact the RiverDogs Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647), or visit online at www.riverdogs.com.

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