Feb. 4. 2011 -- SEATTLE
Seattle Monarchs Director of Player Personnel Michael Shultz, son of team patriarch Mack, announced a minor deal made early this morning. Seattle sent minor league pitcher Ricky Gauna and its fourth and sixth round picks in this year's draft east across the Cascade Mountains in exchange for three Walla Walla minor leaguers.
The minor leaguers, all 27, are former top prospects. Outfielder Peter Garlow hit only .201 in limited duty in AAA Mississaagua last year. Infielder Marvin Cardoza, returning for his second tour of duty in the Monarchs organization, hit .268 with 29 home runs with the AA Brighton Apples. First baseman Gavin Mendelson hit .314 in his eighth year in A ball for the Sharron Beauties.
"We picked them up hoping that our minor league staff might be able to bring out their talent. Maybe they'll be late bloomers," explained Michael Shultz. "It's admittedly a minor deal, which is likely why Dad let me announce it."
Gauna, 25, was included in the deal to make it comply with league rules. Seattle drafted him in the seventh round in 2007. Gauna posted a 4.07 ERA for the A Kent Kings last year.
Is Michael Shultz available for discussing trades, or must all trade inquiries be sent to you?
ReplyDeleteSure. All trades involving minor league prospects rated with less than 2 stars, or draft picks of rounds four or lower can be sent to Michael. He can be contacted through my email address. The team's email filters automatically redirect any such offers to him.
ReplyDeleteI warn you though. He may require the inclusion of Lego in any trade. Or a good video.