Friday, March 23, 2007

Eau Claire signs a pair of Lobos

Eau Claire has signed two pitchers from New Mexico. LHP Bobby LaFromboise was drafted in the 24th round of the 2005 draft by the White Sox. Bobby is 4-1, 3.12 with 48 strikeouts and one save this spring. He pitched 8 strong innings today giving up four hits and one run while striking out six and walking none. RHP Shane Dyer was drafted by the Rockies in the 24th round in the 2006 MLB draft. Shane is 1-1 in 5 appearances this spring. Another Lobo who has previously been announced as returning, Ian Hollick has a 9 game hitting streak going and was 2for5 today with 2 RBI. Eau Claire alum Matt Foote had 2 steals today to give him a team high 14 this spring for New Mexico.