TEXAS CITY, TEXAS (April 5, 2008) As the May 1 training camp reporting date nears, the Bay Area Toros continue to strengthen their roster with the addition of three more outstanding players from around the country. Toros GM and COO Mike Pede announced today the signing of Nicholas Czekaj (IF, Branford, CT), Drew Taddia (OF, Huntington Park, CA) and Matt Morris (P, Union Bridge, MD). The three join the roster that now includes 10 returning players from 2007 and recent signees.
Morris, a righthand hurler from Maryland will bolster a new and improved rotation for the Toros. “We look forward to adding Matt to our rotation and seeing what he can do,” said Pede, “ he will come here in shape and hopefully make an immediate impact on our squad.” A graduate of Franklin High School, Morris last attended Columbia Union, completing his eligibility in 2008.
Czekaj, predominantly a first baseman, be the favorite to win the job on the corner coming into camp. “Nick is going to really need to hit for us to be successful. Everything I have found about him has been really positive,” said Pede. Czekaj comes to the Toros from Branford, CT and Southern Connecticut.
Drew Taddia, a versatile outfielder from Huntington Park, CA and originally from Calgary, Alberta will bring speed and a good bat to the Toros lineup. He will be joined in the outfield by returner Kyle Wade, who was one of the Toros leading hitters in 2007.
The Bay Area Toros will have several more releases of signings in the upcoming days to round out an invitation list that will number to 30 for training camp in Texas City.
The Toros will hold training camp in Texas City at Robinson Stadium beginning May 1, 2008. The teams second season in the CBL begins at home on May 23 against the Corpus Christi BeachDawgs at 6:00 p.m. The team will be continuously announcing signings over the next few weeks until the 25 man roster is complete for second year Manager Jim Bolt.
For more information on Bay Area Toros Baseball, go to http://www.bayareatoros.com/.
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