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LINDSEY AMONG 18 INVITEES

Independent Baseball Insider (Vol. 8, No. 3, February 4, 2010) by Bob Wirz

With the start of spring training only two weeks away, the gap has narrowed somewhat between one year ago and 2010 in the number of former Independent players invited to major league camps as non-roster players. It still is a significant decline, though, with only 18 identified as of now compared to the 33 who ended up with coveted invitations one year ago.

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BASEBALL OFFICIALLY RETURNS TO PITTSFIELD

Six Teams for 2010 Season

Pittsfield officially became a member of the Can-Am League on Monday. Owner Buddy Lewis and Pittsfield mayor James Ruberto held a press conference announcing that the team will play at Wahconah Park this summer.

The league will consists of six teams for the 2010 season. For more information, please go to: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_14313753.

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FINAL WINTER ALUMNI UPDATE

Caribbean Series Starts; Claxton Shield’s Grand Final Begins Friday

The Can-Am League has 38 current or former players that participated in winter league baseball. There are nine players in Colombia and Venezuela, eight in Puerto Rico, five in Australia, four in the Dominican Republic and three in Mexico.

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SKYHAWKS OUTFIELDER HEADS TO DETROIT

Josh Burrus Sold to Tigers

The Can-Am League announced that the contract of Sussex Skyhawks OF Josh Burrus has been purchased by the Detroit Tigers. Burrus was traded to the Skyhawks from the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association in October of 2009.

Last season with Lincoln, the 26-year-old hit .282 with 10 home runs, 44 RBIs and 68 runs scored.

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CAN-AM'S SOSA WINS COLOMBIAN TRIPLE CROWN

Independent Baseball Insider (Vol. 8, No. 2, January 21, 2010) By Bob Wirz

Carlos Sosa will not soon forget his winter in the Colombian League. The 28-year-old outfielder, who was among Can-Am League leaders in numerous offensive categories in ‘09 at Worcester, MA, did himself even better by winning the Triple Crown (.389-16-55) in Colombia.

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GAGNE, SEEKING COMEBACK, THROWS FOR PHILS

Rockies Also to Take a Look at Former All-Star Closer (By Bobbie Dittmeier / MLB.com)

The Phillies, perhaps seeking to fill a hole in their bullpen, took a look on Wednesday at three-time All-Star Eric Gagne (Pictured), who was once the most dominant closer in baseball.

Gagne, 34, threw for the Phillies in suburban Phoenix.

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