NL Sioux City Explorers

X's Add Shortstop

Published on February 2, 2004 under Northern League (NL)
Sioux City Explorers News Release


Sioux City, IA: The Sioux City Explorers announced today that they have acquired INF Todd Brock from the Bangor Lumberjacks of the Northeast League. In exchange for Brock, the X's traded INF Lance Woodcock to the Lincoln Saltdogs for Paul Powell, who in turn was traded to the Lumberjacks. The Explorers also announced today that they have picked up the rights to pitchers Alan Ochsner and Andy Lee from the Lincoln Saltdogs off waivers.

Brock, 25, will be entering his fifth season in professional baseball when the X's open spring training this May. Brock's best season as a player came in the 2nd half of the 2002 season when he hit .306 with Adirondack over 43 games. In that time, he hit ten doubles and three homeruns with 23 RBI's while playing three of the four infield positions.

Ochsner and Lee both pitched for the Lincoln Saltdogs in the 2003. Ochsner was a main component in the Lincoln bullpen. Over 32 appearances, he had a 2.90 earned run average over 40 innings of work. Lee, a lefthander, logged 23 appearances for the 2003 season mostly in spot relief. The X's now hold the rights to both players for the 2004 season.

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NOTES: The X's will open the 2004 season on May 20th at Lewis & Clark Park against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Great season ticket and corporate sponsorship packages are still available. Contact the X's front office at (712) 277-9467 for details.

The Explorers are looking for host families for the 2004 Northern League season. Families taking part in the Explorers Host Family program will receive numerous benefits. Interested parties may obtain more information by contacting the Explorers front office at (712) 277-9467.

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