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February 06, 2006

Gerardo Casadiego Is In The House!

From oursportscentral.com -

The Pelicans announced today that former Pelicans pitcher Gerardo Casadiego recently signed a contract with the New York Yankees and will be sent to their double-A team, the Trenton Thunder.

In 2005, his role changed to being one of the Pelicans' top starting pitchers. His highlight game came in his third start, a win over the Fort Worth Cats on May 20, 2005. He pitched eight strong innings, allowed only two runs on three hits while striking out 11 batters and walking none.

"Gerardo is a good competitive pitcher who will always give 100 percent," said Pelicans General Manager George Stavrenos. "He showed signs of dominance at this level and I expect he will contribute for Trenton."

Originally signed by the Montreal Expos in 1998, Casadiego spent the next six and a half seasons in an Expo uniform advancing to their double-A team in Harrisburg, VA from 2002 to part of the 2004 season.

Man, I hope he makes it before Bob Sheppard retires.

Hey, he's still just 25. He's not a big guy for a RHP. But, if he gets some control he could be someone who might help in the pen in a few years. Shoot, it's Trenton that we're talking about here. Why not take a flier?

Posted by Steve Lombardi at February 6, 2006 10:32 PM

Comments

'98 Expos? Sounds like a possible Kerrigan get.

Posted by: JohnnyC [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 7, 2006 12:20 AM

Good point.

Posted by: Steve Lombardi [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 7, 2006 11:09 AM

I think he was with the Red Sox by then.

Posted by: Raf [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 7, 2006 11:19 AM