White Sox sign Lorraine
Published on June 16, 2006 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., June 16, 2006) - The Long Island Ducks, members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, today announced that the contract of pitcher Andrew Lorraine has been purchased by the Chicago White Sox organization. Lorraine will be assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. He is the third member of the Ducks pitching staff (Nelson Figueroa, Ryan Jensen) to sign with an organization this season.
"This is an exciting time for Andrew," says Ducks manager Don McCormack. "He was a great guy to have in our clubhouse and we wish him the best of luck with the Knights."
In nine appearances (six starts), the 33-year old posted a 2-1 mark with a 3.12 ERA.
The Long Island Ducks are in their seventh season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. They have averaged over 100 percent attendance capacity of 6,002-seat Citibank Park in each of their first six seasons and are one of the most successful minor league sports franchises in the country. For further information, visit www.liducks.com or call 631-940-DUCK.
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