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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that two-time Atlantic League All-Star left-handed pitcher Duane Below has been resigned for the 2019 season. “I’m looking forward to playing for the Patriots again and am thankful for this opportunity,” said Below. “Hopefully we will get the job done this time around. It’s been a fun couple of years. I’m excited to get …
Read More »Somerset Patriots To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of 1969 Mets
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will host a special 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Four members of the 1969 World Series Championship team will be in attendance to be honored down on the field during the pre-game ceremonies and then sign autographs for …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Land INF/OF Jayce Boyd
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of infielder/outfielder Jayce Boyd. He will be active for Thursday’s day game against the New Britain Bees. Boyd enters his first season with the Somerset Patriots and in the Atlantic League. The first baseman/outfielder began the season with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association, where he hit .270 over …
Read More »Patriots LHP Aaron Laffey’s Contract Purchased By The Mets
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. Laffey is expected to report to Triple-A. Laffey was 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 20.1 innings pitched in four starts for Somerset this season. 2018 was his second season with the Somerset Patriots and …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Pitcher Scott Copeland’s Contract Purchased By New York Mets
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-hand pitcher Scott Copeland’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He is expected to report to Double-A Binghamton. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Re-Sign MLB Southpaw Aaron Laffey
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed eight-year Major League veteran left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey for the 2018 season. “I am very excited to come back to Somerset,” said Laffey. “If I am going to play anywhere, it would be here. The professionalism with the Patriots is second to none. The Atlantic League is the best league to be in, …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Infielder Alex Castellanos
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have signed Major League infielder Alex Castellanos for the 2018 season. “I’m excited to get started,” said Castellanos. “[Former Patriot] Chris Marrero told me to play here. He said it was the place for me to play and continue my career. I am ready to come in and win some games.” Don’t Miss Out! No …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Pitcher Mitch Atkins’ Contract Purchased By The Mets
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins’ contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He will report to Triple-A Las Vegas. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Pitcher Aaron Laffey’s Contract Purchased By Diamondbacks
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey’s contract has been purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only …
Read More »Somerset Patriots Sign MLB Pitcher Duane Below
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of three-year Major League left-handed pitcher Duane Below for the 2017 season. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can …
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