The Exodus Continues

Hickory has acquired OF Guillaume Fornier from Monck's Corner in exchange for a fifth round pick in the upcoming amateur draft.  Hickory's starting outfield is already set with rookie Bo Rice, free agent signing Joseph Bevers, and veteran Paul Shunk, but Fournier's versatility and speed are expected to be a valuable addition to the team's bench.  "But mostly," said Hickory GM Frank Ferrara, "we just wanted to have a guy on the roster that would give the TV announcers fits trying to say his name.  Gwilloom Forneyer fits the bill."