Lucas traded
The Wild Things have traded former Trinity High School standout Michael Lucas to Laredo of the independent United League in exchange for pitcher Ryne Nelson.
Lucas pitched in 35 games (all in relief) last season and had a 2-2 record, one save and 3.24 ERA. Opponents batted only .231 against Lucas. From the beginning of the season through July, Lucas was probably the best pitcher the Wild Things had last season. On July 29, Lucas' ERA was a mere 1.93 ERA. At one stretch, the right-hander allowed only three runs over 13 appearances, many of which were multiple-inning stints.
According to the Wild Things, Lucas' girlfriend lives in Texas and he requested a trade to a team in the Lone Star state.
Nelson is a right-hander from Hitchcok, Texas. He has two years of independent league experience with three teams. Last year, Nelson split the season between Texarkana of the Continental League and Grand Prairie of the American Association. He had a combined 2-0 record with four saves and and an impressive 1.27 ERA.
Nelson was drafted in 2004 in the 48th round by the Minnesota Twins but did not sign. he played collegiately at Western Carolina and Lamar.
"I think this trade benefits both teams,” Washington manager Darin Everson. “With Lucas moving down to Texas with his fiance, he will have the opportunity to pitch near family and will do well for Laredo. We are very excited to have Ryne join the Wild Things. He is a hard-throwing reliever who will strengthen our bullpen."
Lucas pitched in 35 games (all in relief) last season and had a 2-2 record, one save and 3.24 ERA. Opponents batted only .231 against Lucas. From the beginning of the season through July, Lucas was probably the best pitcher the Wild Things had last season. On July 29, Lucas' ERA was a mere 1.93 ERA. At one stretch, the right-hander allowed only three runs over 13 appearances, many of which were multiple-inning stints.
According to the Wild Things, Lucas' girlfriend lives in Texas and he requested a trade to a team in the Lone Star state.
Nelson is a right-hander from Hitchcok, Texas. He has two years of independent league experience with three teams. Last year, Nelson split the season between Texarkana of the Continental League and Grand Prairie of the American Association. He had a combined 2-0 record with four saves and and an impressive 1.27 ERA.
Nelson was drafted in 2004 in the 48th round by the Minnesota Twins but did not sign. he played collegiately at Western Carolina and Lamar.
"I think this trade benefits both teams,” Washington manager Darin Everson. “With Lucas moving down to Texas with his fiance, he will have the opportunity to pitch near family and will do well for Laredo. We are very excited to have Ryne join the Wild Things. He is a hard-throwing reliever who will strengthen our bullpen."
Labels: Michael Lucas, Ryne Nelson
posted by Chris Dugan at
2:33 PM
2 Comments:
Good luck to Lucas! I noticed a couple of other ex-Wild Things on the transactions page: Lake Erie has released outfielder Matt Sutton, and Kalamazoo picked up LHP Aaron Jenkins.
Sutton had 2 operations on throwing arm in offseason. Unable to play.
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