Venezuelan Right Hander Signs with Flash

SP Rolando Andjuar, an 18-year-old native of Venezuela, accepted a contract that included a $1.2 million signing bonus to climb on board the Flash organization today. Andujar is a sinkerballer, and a very good one, though he will give up a few more hits than most pitchers of his stock.

Assigned to the Rookie League team, Andujar was given the 3rd slot in the starting rotation, leaving former Rookie League SP Nicky White out in the cold. White was released upon Andujar's signing.

The Flash will get their first look at the promising young pitcher against the Columbus Come From Behinders tomorrow. The pitch count limit on Andujar will be in the neighborhood of 75, which is certainly an upgrade from what Nicky White was contributing. The Flash are hoping Andujar's added stamina will boost a team that, at 20-15 on the season, is only one game out of the NL East lead.

Cox's Debut: It wasn't the prettiest outing, but Russell Cox made it 3-in-a-row for relievers earning wins in their major league debut for the Flash this season. Gail Becker and Xavier Brooks did it earlier this year, and Cox continued that trend in a 5-4 win over the Charlotte Webs. When Louie Dali exited his start having worked 6 innings, the Webs led 4-1. Cox tiptoed his way through the 7th, allowing a single and a double, and becoming the benefactor of an outfield assist by Willie Campos that saved a run. In the bottom half of the inning, the Flash bats woke up and plated 4 runs, putting Cox in line for the win, which would stand.

McIntyre's Return: After spending 23 days off the field with a hamstring injury, Wallace McIntyre proved the injury would not limit his production in his first at-bat. Charlotte Webs SP Garrett Collins could only watch as McIntyre turned on a pitch and watched it sail beyond the left field wall. It was the lone bright spot on a day in which neither the Flash pitching or defense showed up. The Flash made 3 errors leading to 2 unearned runs and the Webs had 9 men touch home plate while producing only 9 base hits. The 9-2 loss was the only defeat the Flash took during a 4-game "home and home" series with the Webs.