Thunder get better end of deal with Washington
June 11, 2008 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD - Rockford Thunder General Manager Aaron M. Moore announced a trade today to bring utility infielder Stephanie Best to Rockford in exchange for future undisclosed draft considerations.
Best, 25, is in her fourth year in the league and is now with her fourth different team. Best is a career .261 hitter and has nine career home runs, including one this season while with the Glory. She also has scored 35 runs in her career and driven in 40.
"We're excited to have a player and person like Stephanie join our ball club," said Moore. "She's a player we've had our eyes on since 2006 and we feel she will make an immediate impact with our team."
The trade with Washington is effective immediately. Best will be in Rockford in time for its home series this weekend versus the Netherlands National Team.
As a reminder, the games with the Netherlands will be played at Player's Park in Roscoe, Ill.
For more information on the Thunder or to purchase season tickets for 2008, contact Aaron M. Moore at (815) 965-7000 or amoore@thunderprofastpitch.com. For additional information on the team, visit them on the web at www.thunderprofastpitch.com.
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