Cubs Sign Sullivan
LINCOLN, Neb. - Lincoln Saltdogs Catcher Kevin Sullivan recently signed with the Chicago Cubs organization.
The 28-year-old Stevens Point, Wisconsin native played two stints with the Saltdogs, in 2001 and again during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. This past season Sullivan hit .313 avg. with 107 hits and 10 home runs in 342 at bats. In 2001, Sullivan took home Northern League "Rookie of the Year" honors batting .333 with 6 home runs, 39 RBI and 15 doubles for the Saltdogs."I'm really excited about this opportunity," said Sullivan. "After I injured my thumb, I never knew if this day would have ever happened. But, I rehabbed and had a good year last year.""I owe a lot to the Saltdogs organization, especially General Manager Tim Utrup and Personnel Director Nick Belmonte. They really helped make this happen."Sullivan will begin his 7th year of professional baseball in 2006.
Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies organization in the 32nd round of the 2000 draft, he reached the Triple A level playing for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies) in 2003. He signed a split AA-AAA contract with the Cubs and leaves for the team's training camp on February 24th.The Lincoln Saltdogs, members of the American Association of Independent League Professional Baseball, will begin their sixth season of professional baseball on May 11, 2006 in Pensacola.--Saltdogs--
The 28-year-old Stevens Point, Wisconsin native played two stints with the Saltdogs, in 2001 and again during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. This past season Sullivan hit .313 avg. with 107 hits and 10 home runs in 342 at bats. In 2001, Sullivan took home Northern League "Rookie of the Year" honors batting .333 with 6 home runs, 39 RBI and 15 doubles for the Saltdogs."I'm really excited about this opportunity," said Sullivan. "After I injured my thumb, I never knew if this day would have ever happened. But, I rehabbed and had a good year last year.""I owe a lot to the Saltdogs organization, especially General Manager Tim Utrup and Personnel Director Nick Belmonte. They really helped make this happen."Sullivan will begin his 7th year of professional baseball in 2006.
Originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies organization in the 32nd round of the 2000 draft, he reached the Triple A level playing for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies) in 2003. He signed a split AA-AAA contract with the Cubs and leaves for the team's training camp on February 24th.The Lincoln Saltdogs, members of the American Association of Independent League Professional Baseball, will begin their sixth season of professional baseball on May 11, 2006 in Pensacola.--Saltdogs--
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