Victoria Seals Make an Infield Deal
July 3, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Victoria Seals News Release
Victoria, BC - The Victoria Seals announce that they have traded Shane Cronin (INF) to the Calgary Vipers in exchange for Matt Edgecombe (INF). The deal has been completed through the Golden Baseball League office, and Edgecombe will appear on the roster for tonight's contest at Royal Athletic Park.
"This is a deal that brings a big bat into our lineup while also giving Shane a chance to play on an everyday basis for the Vipers," said Seals Field Manager Kip Gross.
Edgecombe, a graduate of San Francisco State University, joins Victoria following 34 games with the defending champion Vipers this season. Carrying a .321 batting average, the Walnut Creek, California product has posted 34 hits and 17 runs batted in this season.
Playing his rookie season with the Long Beach Armada in 2009, Edgecombe finished with a .303 batting average and 39 RBI's in a total of 67 games. The 6'4", 245 lbs. slugger celebrates his 26th birthday on Sunday, when the Seals are set to play host to game five against the Tijuana Cimarrones.
Cronin, a native of Renton, Washington, leaves the Seals after posting 17 hits and four home runs over the course of 32 games, compiling a .274 batting average for Victoria. The former Chico Outlaw joins his third GBL franchise with the trade across the Rockies.
Victoria is back in action tonight at Royal Athletic Park on Coca-Cola Thunderstick Giveaway Night against Tijuana, a 7:05 p.m. (PT) start time. The game will be broadcast online at www.victoriaselas.ca, and also inside the ballpark on 88.1 FM. Single game and season tickets for the 2010 campaign are now on sale, available through the Victoria Seals office. Call (250) 220-7777 for more information, or to book your seat today!
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