AtL Somerset Patriots

Somerset Patriots sign pitcher Matt Carnes

Published on April 2, 2004 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Somerset Patriots News Release


Bridgewater, NJ- The Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of pitcher Matt Carnes.

Carnes finished the 2003 season with Rochester, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. He has two seasons of Triple-A experience in the Twins organization, where he has spent his entire career.

Carnes went a combined 11-6 in 2002 for New Britain (Double-A) and Edmonton (Triple-A). He was 7-3 in New Britain with a 2.86 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched.

He has been on two championship teams in his career, once with New Britain and again with Edmonton.

"We are looking for Matt to have a starting role in our rotation. We feel that his experience in Triple-A will make him the right fit for our team this coming season," said Patrick McVerry, President/ General Manager of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club.

The 2003 Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have placed Season Tickets and Group Tickets on sale for the upcoming 2004 season. Individual Tickets are now on sale for the 2004 season by calling (908) 252-0700, by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at the ballpark, or on-line at www.somersetpatriots.com.

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