SEATTLE (April 1, 2011)
On the eve of the start of the regular season, Seattle Monarchs Scouting Director Kevin Smith today announced a trade with the Hickory Huskers. Seattle sent promising relief pitching prospect Franklin Erickson to Hickory in exchange for reserve catcher Alvin Medina.
"I'm disappointed to be moving Erickson," Smith stated. "He was one of my better finds, getting a good relief prospect in the eighth round, and one that was slated to go straight to AAA Tacoma at that. But, Dad sent Stephen Herbert away to feed his outfielder fetish, so we had a hole we had to fill. I think Alvin will put up respectable numbers as a platoon partner for Waylon Blassingame. He also should be a good backup and caddy for Alberto 'Nitro' Granado once he reaches the majors."
With this deal, Seattle's roster appears set for the season, barring a last minute trade to bolster the relief corps. Look for the Monarchs' season preview tomorrow in your friendly local blog.
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