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FORMER FISHERS

Jesse Carlson -P Tor

Brett Cecil - P Tor

Robinson Diaz - C Pitt

Aaron Hill - 2b Tor

Zach Jackson - P Cle

Casey Janssen - P Tor

Brandon League - P Tor

Adam Lind - OF Tor

Jesse Litsch - P Tor

David Purcey - P Tor

Scott Richmond - P Tor

Ricky Romero - P Tor

Travis Snider - OF Tor

Brian Wolfe - P Tor

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John Smoltz pitches against the Fisher Cats on a rehab start for the visiting Portland Sea Dogs. A record crowd at Merchant's Stadium witnesses the future Hall of Fame pitcher go 3+ innings. Smoltz pitched well and received a very well reception. Definitely a moment to remember in Fisher Cat and New Hampshire baseball history.

Stay tuned for a gallery of John Smoltz. Anticipate that he will soon join the Red Sox and help them on their way to another championship. Thank you to the entire Fisher Cats organization for letting us be a part of it.

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FORMER FISHER CATS POWERING THE FIRST-PLACE BLUE JAYS

Here in NH we can take pride in that the Fisher Cats are off to a great start. Meanwhile former FC's are pacing the 1st place Jays. Three position players and several pitchers serving important roles with Toronto

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, had their 31st player make his Major League debut after playing for the Fisher Cats this season; 16 of those players are currently on the 40-man roster of the first-place Toronto Blue Jays, and 12 have played for Toronto this season. The Blue Jays' active roster features nine players who have also starred in Manchester, and two pitchers -Casey Janssen and Ricky Romero- both returned to Merchantsauto.com Stadium earlier this month, making rehabilitation starts en route back to the parent club.

Second baseman Aaron Hill has stood out for the Blue Jays this season after leading the Fisher Cats to an Eastern League championship in 2004. Hill is among the league leaders with a .343 batting average, 34 RBI and 62 hits. Outfielder Adam Lind, who was the Eastern League MVP in 2006, ranks among the league leaders in RBI (35) and doubles (14). Right-handed pitcher Scott Richmond, who was the Fisher Cats Opening Day starter in 2008, has led the Blue Jays rotation. The American League Rookie of the month in April has posted a record of 4-2 with a 3.64 ERA in eight starts. Robert Ray, who pitched for the Fisher Cats in 2008 and led the team with eight wins, pitched last night at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox and worked 4.1 innings.

"We are extremely proud of the large contingent of Fisher Cats alumni who are making a major impact with the Toronto Blue Jays," said Fisher Cats Owner Art Solomon. "It makes these Blue Jays/Red Sox games all the more enjoyable, with so much at stake every night in the American League East playoff race."

"Our fans had an opportunity to get to know all of these former Fisher Cats who are now making a name for themselves as members of the first-place Blue Jays, as well as players who are now Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets and even World Champion Philadelphia Phillies," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner. "Seeing how many Eastern Leaguers were in New Hampshire just a year ago goes to show how close these players really are to becoming the next Major League stars."

Here is a glance at the former Fisher Cats starring for the Blue Jays:

Hitters           AVG   G    AB   R    H    2B    3B    HR   RBI SB
Aaron Hill       .351    44   191   30   67     6       0     11     35     2
Adam Lind     .303    42    165  25    50    14      0     7      35     0
Travis Snider  .242    32    99    12   24     6       0     3      12    1

Pitchers             W-L      ERA   G   GS SV SVO IP   BB   SO
Jesse Carlson      1-2      3.27   22    0     0     2     22.0 6     12
Brett Cecil            2-1      4.38   4      4     0     0     24.2    6     18
Brandon League 1-1      4.12  17     0     0     2     19.2    8     15
Jesse Litsch          0-1      9.00 2      2     0     0      9.0     1      8
David Purcey      0-2      7.01   5       5     0     0    25.2 18    26
Robert Ray          1-2      4.44   4       4     0     0    24.1     6     13
Scott Richmond 4-2      3.64 8       8     0     0    47.0   17    38
Ricky Romero     2-0      1.71   3      3     0     0    21.0     4     13
Brian Wolfe        1-0      2.25   3      0    0    0      4.0      1      5

Other former Fisher Cats currently in the Major Leagues include catcher Robinzon Diaz with the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-handed pitcher Zach Jackson of the Cleveland Indians.

Hitters AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Robinzon Diaz .306 13 49 5 15 3 0 1 5 0

Pitchers W-L ERA G GS SV SVO IP BB SO
Zach Jackson 0-0 5.79 2 0 0 0 4.2 0 6

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